You should have many questions about your non-urgent (elective) surgery during times like these. The term elective surgery is misleading, and I will avoid using
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Thigh Strength and The Risk of Developing Knee Arthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of pain, lost productivity, and disability. Knee OA hurts. And quite often, it hurts a lot.
The Serious Consequences of Recovery From Surgery and Inactivity
Injuries happen. Planned or unplanned surgery might put us in bed for a while. Do you really need that brace? What are the consequences of as little as
Stronger Legs: 6 reasons why you should start squatting today
Larger muscles or muscle mass improves our chances of living longer, happier lives. Muscle mass correlates with longevity. Muscle mass correlates
Exercise and Knee Arthritis Pain: The science of why it works.
Osteoarthritis is usually not a mechanical wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis, exercise will not wear out your knee joints faster — quite the
The Aging Athlete … How to get there, and how to stay there.
Trail running has long been my happy place. Actually, any form of running enables me to start my day invigorated and ready to go. Regular exercise associates
Fear and Surgical Decision Making
Fear has a role in elective surgery decision making. I'm not convinced that many doctors understand this. Throughout the last six months, we tracked a large
Should We MRI All Patients With Joint Pain?
You wake up one morning and your shoulder hurts. You're not sure why and blame it on your sleeping position. Or perhaps you bent down to pick something up
Lateral Knee Pain Explained
Why does the outside of my knee hurt ? Lateral knee pain is pain on the outside of your knee. The location of your knee pain can give you a clue about what
PCL Injury and Reconstruction
The posterior cruciate ligament, or PCL, is the strongest ligament in the knee. The PCL is the stronger cousin to the ACL which most people have heard of.
Alternative to Knee Replacement: Knee Joint Distraction
Osteoarthritis of the knee can cause severe pain and quality of life issues. Knee pain due to arthritis can be disabling when it has progressed to its most
Partial Menisectomy: Common Cause Of Arthritis in Elite Athletes
The meniscus is a cartilage disc and cushion within the knee. Meniscus tears are common in athletes. Surgical removal of a the meniscus tear is referred to as