Genetic Influences on Orthopedic Risk
Everyone is susceptible to bone and joint problems, but studies suggest that genetics influence your degree of risk for certain orthopedic conditions, and may also influence the success of...
Why Is Arthritis More Common In Women?
Arthritis is more common in women than it is in men. Discover why women are more susceptible to the arthritic conditions.
Joint Procedures Prolong Active Lives
Research is demonstrating that joint replacement doesn’t merely restore function to damaged joints. Restoring joint function now can prevent falls later, along with the complications and risks that accompany...
New Research Supports Pre-Surgical Therapy For Joint Replacements
Physical therapy is standard care after a total hip or knee replacement, but is there an advantage to working with a physical therapist before your joint replacement? New research...
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How Serious Is Your Knee Symptom?
Our knees buffer us as we pursue the activities of day-to-day life. Over time, wear and tear can take a toll on knee function. We review common knee symptoms,...
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: An Overview
If you and your surgeon determine that arthroscopic surgery is the best option for your knee issue, we tell you what to expect. Our knees are our flexible passports...
Non-Surgical Treatments For Osteoarthritic Knees
Twenty-one million Americans have osteoarthritis, and medicine offers a variety of conservative non-operative treatments to help patients manage their condition. Thirty years ago, the best treatment available for many...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: Can pre-surgical therapy improve my ACL surgical outcome?
We know that physical therapy after joint surgery is a critical part of the recovery process, but can therapy before surgery also improve our recovery? When a knee injury...
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