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Howard J. Luks, MD

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remain active with knee osteoarthritis
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10 Recommendations To Thrive With Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue.  Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy

exercise and stretching
Knee

How a knee compression sleeve benefits an active lifestyle

Knee compression sleeve benefits include the ability to exercise with less pain. Knee sleeves are one of the supports I recommend for an active lifestyle, so

Successful knee replacement
Knee

Burning Knee Pain

The knee joint is a common source of pain.  There are many ways that people use to describe the pain that they have.  Some have sharp pain, some dull, others

pain behind the knee
Knee

Why Does The Back Of The Knee Hurt?

Pain behind or in the back of the knee is relatively common. The pain behind your knee can be sharp and severe; or mild and dull.  In some of you, the pain

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Knee

Knee Compression Sleeves : How Useful Are They?

Knee pain is very common. Knee compression sleeves have been proven in many studies to be effective in managing knee pain from osteoarthritis. Whether you have

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Knee

Does Stretching Prevent Injury?

The debate continues -- does stretching diminish the risk of injury? The NY Times published a piece recently on the "Right Reason to Stretch".  If you read

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MRI Over-Utilzation in Athletes … and *Us* Too! At what Cost?

  Over-Testing and Over-Utilization of Healthcare Technology I have utilized this blog on multiple occasions to discuss  the issue of overuse

Knee Arthritis

Considering a Total Knee Replacement?

If you are considering a total knee replacement you no doubt you are in significant pain, you likely have a significant disability and your quality of life is

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Howard J. Luks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

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