Medial joint space narrowing is a common term many of you will see in your x-ray and MRI reports. Medial joint space narrowing is a long-winded way of
Growing Cartilage To Treat Arthritic Joints
Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip affects millions of people across the globe. Osteoarthritis is the number cause of disability. The medical community has
Obesity and Infection Risk in Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery can dramatically improve the quality of life in an individual who has a successful result. To the contrary, if you have a
Osteoarthritis and Running …Can They Co-Exist?
Osteoarthritis of the knee does not always end a long-running career. Most runners over 45 have some degree of arthritic change in their knee and don't even
The Aging Athlete : Staying In The Game
If you were asked to describe an elderly person, what sort of words would you come up with? For many, the answer probably includes something along the lines of
Root Tears of Medial Meniscus
Root tears of the medial meniscus are being recognized on an MRI with increasing frequency. Most of you who have a root tear do not recall an injury to
Knee Replacement Video: A Patient’s Perspective
The pain of osteoarthritis can be crippling. While injections, physical therapy and medications help many, there are many more who are facing a knee
Knee Replacement Alternatives : High Tibial Osteotomy
Many of you are searching for knee replacement alternatives. Your knee pain from arthritis is starting to interfere with your quality of life. You have
Bone Marrow Edema in the Knee
Bone Marrow Edema sounds scary. Many people come into the office with their MRI reports and worry that something is wrong with their bone marrow. Bone
Osteoarthritis: A Common Cause ~ and Possible Prevention
Osteoarthritis has many causes. Genetics, trauma, environmental, and chronic repetitive stresses have all been implicated. Traumatic osteoarthritis is very