Treatment of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is more effective than placebo for knee osteoarthritis: a prospective, double blind randomized trial An excellent article written by Dr. Patel, et al was published in February, 2013, in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. The doctors reported that PRP helped to reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis better than a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Osteoarthritis
Research Findings Suggest that Pain and Osteoarthritis Not Significant Barriers to Physical Activity
Researchers often work to identify barriers to physical activity. Some barriers that have been assumed include pain and knee osteoarthritis (OA). Research by Dr. Daniel K. White and colleagues published in Arthritis & Rheumatism explored whether
Suffering from Wrist Pain? Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon Explains De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis or “Gamer’s Thumb”
Are you suffering from De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? If you are experiencing pain on the inside of your wrist that causes you discomfort whenever you hold things or clench your fist, you might have De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis. This condition, which is also sometimes called gamer’s thumb, affects the two
Louisville Orthopedic Surgeon Answers Questions About Common Hip Injuries and Conditions
If you are experiencing hip pain or have a hip injury, you may have some questions for an orthopedic surgeon. Here are some common questions and answers about hip pain and hip injuries answered by Louisville orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld. Is arthritis of the hip common? Osteoarthritis in people is very common. Hip arthritis… Read more »
Knee Popping During Injury – 5 Possible Causes
I was running when I got injured and heard a knee popping sound. What could it be? If you heard a knee popping sound during injury, there are a number of things it could be. Five possible causes of knee popping including the following: 1. ACL Tear The ACL is the major ligament in the… Read more »
Top 10 Ways to Treat Knee Osteoarthritis WITHOUT Surgery
If you or someone you love is suffering from knee osteoarthritis, there are treatment options that do not involve surgery. Read this post to find out more about the top 10 ways to treat knee osteoarthritis without undergoing surgery. 1. Exercises. Engage in activities that are specific for knee arthritis like water aerobics, floor exercises, yoga… Read more »
Osteoarthritis of the Knee – Options for Preventing Knee Replacement Surgery
Are you suffering from Osteoarthritis of the knee? Want to learn more about how to avoid Knee Replacement Surgery? Find out more about Osteoarthritis of the knee and treatment options that do not require surgery. Read more from Dr. Stacie Grossfeld about knee osteoarthritis.
Preventing Knee Replacement Surgery (Total Knee Replacement, TKR)
Osteoarthritis of the knee can be a disabling and painfully condition. By definition, osteoarthritis is the loss of the articular cartilage that covers the ends of the bones within the knee joint. The knee joint is made up of two major bones: the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). There should be approximately 5… Read more »
What is New in Knee Osteoarthritis
Exercises Three types of exercises that are recommended for patients with knee osteoarthritis: flexibility, resistance and cardiovascular flexibility exercises. All three are very good for easing stiff joints which will help patients with their ADLs. It is recommended that the stretches be done in the morning. It may be easiest to perform them in warm bath… Read more »
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