Arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Affecting millions of people worldwide, arthritis encompasses various types, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, each with distinct causes and treatment approaches.
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On this page: Causes of a big toe curved inward Treatment for pain and arthritis in the big toe Prevent a big toe curved inward from getting worse As we age, the big toe can begin to bend sideways. You may not visually notice it at first, but as it gradually worsens, not only will…read more
Knee Popping After Injury? This Could be a Bad Sign…
As you get older, some of us have joints that don’t hurt but start to make noises. Remember those cute Rice Krispies guys, Snap, Crackle, and Pop? If your knees sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies or you’re dealing with knee popping after injury, according to a new study, this may mean that arthritis…read more Can We Treat Severe Shoulder Arthritis Through an Injection?
Orthopedic surgeons have taught us that our bodies are just machines, like your car engine, and that when a part breaks down, it needs to be replaced. So they can’t conceptualize how a severely arthritic shoulder joint with no cartilage and huge bone spurs could be treated without replacing the shoulder. However, that’s not what…read more Easy Lower Back and Knee Instability Tests You Can Do at Home
On this page: Knee instability tests Lower back instability tests What if I failed any of these tests? How do you know if you have a knee stability problem? You may have popping or cracking in your knee joint or may feel sudden shifts. For example, when performing cutting exercises, you may feel your knee…read more
Hand Surgery Side Effects That Can Easily Be Avoided…
If you’ve ever wondered why sometimes I seem to be a bit “anti-surgery,” you would only need to spend a day with me in clinic to find out why. We see surgery train wrecks day in and day out. What makes them so upsetting is that most of the time, the surgery could have been…read more This Self Test for Loose Knee Ligaments Can Help Prevent Arthritis
On this page: The 4 knee ligaments and how they work The knee tibial rotation test When to be concerned about loose knee ligaments Is there a way to tell if you have loose knee ligaments, and if one of your ligaments is loose, do you really need to do anything about it? Yes and…read more
Popping That Motrin or Other NSAID Drugs May Hurt Your Knees!
We’ve never liked NSAID drugs much, given their propensity to dramatically increase heart attack risk. I’ve often suspected that because of the way they work, they may actually hurt the joint rather than help it, but until now I’ve never seen a study where a large group of people were followed for long time to…read more A New Ankle Surgery Alternative Interventional Orthopedics Style…
Knees and hips seem to be on everyone’s minds these days, but surgical alternatives are equally important for all joints. Interestingly, especially for ankles, as they carry the weight of those knees and hips and backs and shoulders and necks, and everything else above them. This is the story of unsuccessful and damaging surgeries, and…read more 
