Over the years, daily activity takes its toll on your joints. You can be fit and have an active, healthy lifestyle – but that doesn’t mean you aren’t vulnerable to injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Severe arthritis can cause chronic pain in your joints, so doctors are constantly trying to find innovative ways…
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Ultrasound-Guided Injection for Pain Relief
For many people who suffer from chronic joint pain, the thought of joint surgery – especially joint replacement – can be overwhelming. Even though materials and procedures used in prosthetic joint surgery have come a long way in recent years, the possibility of needing revision surgery in the future (to replace the prosthetic materials in…
Facts on Joint Replacement Surgery
The body is an amazing machine, but it can break down due to injury and overuse. Thanks to advancements in medical materials and surgical techniques, joint replacement surgeries are now being done in greater numbers than ever before. The most common full joint replacement surgeries are done on the knee, hip, and shoulder. And with…
Can Hypothyroidism Cause Knee Pain?
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition that causes the thyroid gland to produce insufficient amounts of crucial hormones. These hormones help regulate a variety of bodily functions. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough of them, a cascade of symptoms including obesity, heart disease, constipation, fatigue, thinning hair, depression, and infertility can happen. However, hypothyroidism…
Questions To Ask Your Doctor Before a Total Knee Replacement
When you’re getting ready for a total knee replacement, you may be wondering what to expect before, during and after the procedure. While the overall procedure may be fairly consistent from one case to the next, each patient is different. If you have any concerns for your upcoming knee replacement surgery, be sure to speak…