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.
Subscribe to the BlogCan Arthritis Kill You? Time to Start Searching for New Arthritis Treatments
Most people think of common osteoarthritis arthritis as just painful, but otherwise benign. However, what if it was associated with a higher risk of dying? Would that cause us all to look for new arthritis treatments? Osteoarthritis (OA) is when a joint loses cartilage and the bones begin to change shape. It can be associated…read more
What Causes Shoulder Arthritis?
What causes shoulder arthritis? See that shoulder x-ray up there with that big bone spur in the bottom of the joint? That scares me. This past month or two, my shoulders have been aching. As a now 50 year old physician who loves to lift weights, maybe this shouldn’t be too surprising? However, I’ve also…read more Squats and Cartilage Loss -or- “Squat Lift Knee Arthritis”
What is “Squat Lift Knee Arthritis’? Well, one common gym activity that we see cause injury is the weight lifting squat. Usually, it will cause low back disc injuries, as carrying hundreds of pounds on your back and flexing your spine can be a bad thing (who knew?) This week a paper was published showing a connection…read more How Much Fish Oil Should You Take for Your Arthritis and Stem Cells?
How much fish oil should you take? What kind of fish oil? Are certain brands better than others? In watching a documentary several years ago on Alaskan Eskimos (I was watching because of my long-time interest in Alaskan Malumute dogs) I couldn’t help but notice their meals. In particular, not only were they mostly fish,…read more Beware of Lost Hip Range of Motion due to Arthritis!
Is a loss of hip range of motion in arthritis important? We see two types of hip arthritis patients-the first has preserved range of motion of the hip and the second and more common patient type has lost almost all hip range of motion (ROM). Our concern is that patients who have already lost much of…read more More Evidence Glucosamine and Chondroitin Work: What the Heck is Quercetin?
Can quercetin help arthritis? More research has just been published showing that a combination of glucosamine, chondroitin, and quercetin glycosides work to help osteoarthritis pain. The small randomized controlled trial tested 40 Japanese patients with knee arthritis, half of which got the supplements and half a placebo. The supplement group not only had better knee function, but also…read more PRP works better than SynVisc, better in Patients with Mild Arthritis
In this corner, the world’s most commonly used biologic injectable for knee arthritis-SynVisc. In the other corner, your own platelets, a.k.a. PRP. The winner? Well a study published last week may help decide that honor. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is now being used in patients with knee arthritis. However, there isn’t that much research yet…read more 60% of Meniscectomies Result in Arthritis Within a Few Years of Removing Parts of the Meniscus with Surgery
A doctor reviews research showing that surgically removing parts of a torn meniscus with surgery will lead to a more rapid onset of knee arthritis.
