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Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the nee

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the nee
New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc
Researchers identify osteoarthritis 'pain pathway'

Researchers identify osteoarthritis 'pain pathway'

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from North Carolina State University have discovered that a particular molecular signaling pathway plays an im

Researchers identify osteoarthritis 'pain pathway'

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from North Carolina State University have discovered that a particular molecular signaling pathway plays an im
Hyaluronic acid injections have increased for knee arthritis—despite recommendations against their use

Hyaluronic acid injections have increased for knee arthritis—despite recommendations against their use

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis, the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections has increased in recent years, despite clinical gu

Hyaluronic acid injections have increased for knee arthritis—despite recommendations against their use

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis, the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections has increased in recent years, despite clinical gu
Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, c

Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, c
Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis

Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis who undergo surgery see equally good outcomes from the two main surgical treatments for o

Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis who undergo surgery see equally good outcomes from the two main surgical treatments for o
What to Expect With Spina Bifida Occulta

What to Expect With Spina Bifida Occulta

What to Expect With Spina Bifida OccultaByAnna GiorgiPublished on July 19, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOSpina bifidaocculta is also known as hidden spin

What to Expect With Spina Bifida Occulta

What to Expect With Spina Bifida OccultaByAnna GiorgiPublished on July 19, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOSpina bifidaocculta is also known as hidden spin
Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and Adults

Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and Adults

Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and AdultsByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTPublished on July 05, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOSpina bifida is a congenital condit

Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and Adults

Effects of Spina Bifida in Children and AdultsByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTPublished on July 05, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOSpina bifida is a congenital condit
Kyphosis vs. Lordosis: What Are the Differences?

Kyphosis vs. Lordosis: What Are the Differences?

Kyphosis vs. Lordosis: What Are the Differences?Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and MoreByLana BarhumUpdated on February 02, 2024Medically reviewed byTheresa Marko, PT, DPT, MSKyp

Kyphosis vs. Lordosis: What Are the Differences?

Kyphosis vs. Lordosis: What Are the Differences?Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and MoreByLana BarhumUpdated on February 02, 2024Medically reviewed byTheresa Marko, PT, DPT, MSKyp
What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped
Laser Spine Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Laser Spine Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Laser Spine Surgery: Everything You Need to KnowByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byJennifer Schwartz, MDLaser spine surgery is a type of m

Laser Spine Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Laser Spine Surgery: Everything You Need to KnowByKristen Gasnick, PT, DPTUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byJennifer Schwartz, MDLaser spine surgery is a type of m