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. Pepin: What Is Meniscus Cartilage?
Dr. Scott Pepin explains what meniscus cartilage is, how it functions in the knee joint, and why this tissue is so central to knee health.
Ask Dr. Breien: Is A Partial Knee Replacement A Good Option For Me?
Dr. Breien describes the patients who benefit most from a partial knee replacement. When knee arthritis causes pain and limits your daily activities, you may want to consider surgical...
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Ask Dr. Breien: How Is A Failed Knee Implant Treated?
Dr. Breien explains the most common causes of a failed knee implant, and the repairs available. Knee replacement surgery is an excellent option when conservative therapies fail. “A knee...
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Ask Dr. Breien: How Long Will A Knee Implant Last?
Dr. Breien explains how patients have some control over the life of their knee implant. Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 27 million Americans. Although the risk of developing this disease...
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Ask Dr. Wills: What Are The Risk Factors For A Pinched Nerve?
One of the causes of arm or leg pain is radiculopathy, commonly referred to as a pinched nerve. Although not all of the causes of radiculopathy can be corrected...
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Walking To Better Spine Health
Walking delivers a number of health benefits, a better-conditioned spine among them. We explain how walking supports spine health, with guidelines to help you incorporate walking into your weekly...
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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