What Factors Make Arthritis Worse?
The pain, inflammation, and swelling of osteoarthritis can make daily activities a struggle. If you’re an arthritis sufferer, you probably know a lot about arthritis treatments. But why do...
Ask Dr. Hansen: What Are The Causes Of Knee And Hip Joint Pain?
The demand for total knee and total hip joint replacements is on the rise. Summit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dane Hansen explains the causes of joint injury and how these...
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The Link Between Weight And Back Pain
You know that a healthy weight provides a host of health benefits, but you may not know that losing weight can help resolve or prevent back pain. Back pain...
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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Causes of Osteoarthritis
Understanding the factors that contribute to osteoarthritis is the first step to prevention. The function of our bodies may change as we age, but that doesn’t mean that osteoarthritis...