As we age, it is normal to feel different aches and pains in our body where we might not have before. Our muscles, joints, and bones go through several changes that result from the normal wear and tear of movement. One of the most common reasons for pain in the joints is arthritis. Arthritis and… Read more »
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It is a degenerative joint disease that caused by the wear and tear of cartilage around joints. Without the barrier, we experience inflammation as the bones change shape or grind against each other. This inflammation results in the pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility associated with arthritis…. Read more »
Gout and pseudogout are two conditions that have a lot of similarities. But how are they different? Are they different? Despite sounding alike and having similar symptoms, the two are different! There are a few key differences between them that can be difficult to pick out. In fact, it would take a microscope to know… Read more »
Golf season upon us! With the warmer weather rolling in, more carts are out on the course than usual. With golfers swinging, putting, and driving, it’s the perfect time to prepare for potential injuries you might encounter. The most common one we see is golfer’s elbow. The repetitive motion of swinging a golf club often… Read more »
When coming across the terms osteoarthritis and osteoarthrosis, you might be wondering what these terms mean or whether or not they refer to the same condition. However, while osteoarthritis and osteoarthrosis sound extremely similar, they are actually different orthopedic conditions! First, it might be helpful to break down the terms osteoarthritis and osteoarthrosis in order… Read more »
There are many types of arthritis that plague the population. However, one of the strangest has to be palindromic rheumatism. Other names for this rare condition include palindromic rheumatoid arthritis, palindromic arthritis, or palindromic inflammatory arthritis. This form of inflammatory arthritis is characterized by short periods of joint pain and inflammation flare-ups. However, outside of… Read more »
Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis, is the death of bone tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. Avascular necrosis can cause tiny breaks in the bone, which can eventually lead the bone to fully collapse if the issue is not properly treated. While osteonecrosis can affect individuals of any age or gender, it… Read more »
It’s no secret that knees are an incredibly vital, yet vulnerable joint in our bodies. From supporting our weight to the ability to walk, having healthy, mobile knees is crucial to activity and our comfort when we move our bodies into different positions on different surfaces. When we were children, perhaps it was easy to… Read more »
Swimming is a wonderful aerobic exercise that is often used in recovery and physical therapy plans due to its low impact on joints and bones while strengthening the muscles of the body to support us. A few general benefits of swimming as exercise are: Arthritis Relief Improved Mental Health Decreased Risk of Disease and Injury… Read more »
Meet this month’s patient in the spotlight, Chris Schardein! Chris Schardein and her husband, Bill, are the proud owners of 2 and 3/8 acres in Fern Creek, where they have been growing daylilies since 1996. Their flower journey dates back even further to 1989, though, when they had only a 1/2-acre lot in Hikes Point,… Read more »
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