How Long Does a Cortisone Shot Last?
Learn about the factors affecting how long cortisone shot pain relief lasts. When inflammation caused by arthritis makes joints painful and daily activities difficult, a cortisone shot can be...
Ask Dr. Hansen: How Soon Will Stem Cell Research Lead To New Medical Treatments?
Arthritis specialist Dr. Dane Hansen discusses the progress of stem cell research in developing new treatments for arthritis. Arthritis is challenging to treat because it is a degenerative disease...
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How to Choose the Right Medications for Arthritis Pain Relief
The human response to pain is instinctive. When something hurts, we want to make it stop hurting. Medicine offers a variety of medications to address pain. At Summit Orthopedics,...
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Workplace Tricks To Ease Arthritic Joints
Less than ergonomic conditions can compound joint stress for workers with arthritic joints. We have some arthritis tips to improve comfort on the job.
The Link Between Weight And Orthopedic Risks
Excess weight contributes to a number of serious health problems. A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explores the impact of obesity...
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