Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition characterized by the breakdown of cartilage in the knee joint. This breakdown leads to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility in the knee. Over time, bone spurs may develop, further contributing to discomfort and limitation of movement.
Subscribe to the BlogMeniscus Surgery Alternative: Please Read This First
I have blogged extensively about pursuing a meniscus surgery alternative since research years ago began showing that this surgery was not helping patients and may be harming them. Now new research also shows just how poorly this procedure works and how it’s likely pushing patients toward an earlier knee replacement. Let’s dig in. What is…read more
6 Years Out from a Regenexx Knee Procedure…
We received this 6-year Regenexx knee procedure update on our Facebook page from a patient 20 miles into a bike ride! I’ll let Paul tell his story… I had my knees done 6 years ago by Dr. Schultz at Regenexx in the Colorado Clinic. 2 ortho doctors said I need to replace both. Dr. Schultz…read more More Evidence that Knee Meniscus Surgery Causes Arthritis
You gotta love medicine. In no other profession would something that has been shown to be ineffective continue to be done. As an example, we’ve known for years now that knee meniscus surgery doesn’t work. Despite that, it’s still the most common knee procedure in the United States. We also have some research to show…read more Should You Get Knee Arthritis Nerve Treatment?
The newest craze in knee pain treatment is a knee arthritis nerve treatment. This procedure has gone from 0 to 60 in the last few years, but is it a good idea? Does it work? How long does it last? Are there better options? How the Knee Arthritis Nerve Treatment Works This new knee arthritis nerve treatment…read more Jeff Hayes and “The Healing Miracle: The Truth About Stem Cells” (aka Stem Cell Docu Series)
You might have wondered why in yesterday’s blog I would be so concerned about chiropractors, naturopaths, and acupuncturists entering into the field of stem cell therapy. After all, if you read this blog, you know that I’m a huge fan of chiropractors, naturopaths, acupuncturists, and other alternative-health practitioners. I’ve even called out my own profession…read more It’s Official: Avoid Steroid Shots for Knee Arthritis!
Medicine changes slowly. It takes many years of research showing that a medication or surgery doesn’t work or is harming patients before most physicians who are used to the drug or procedure will drop it. However, there is a point in time that it becomes clear based on the evidence that it’s time to abandon…read more Suffering from a Meniscus Tear? Why Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Isn’t the Answer
For several decades in orthopedic care, the traditional solution to meniscus tears has been to identify them on an MRI and cut out the offending piece. While there’s little doubt that meniscus degeneration is at play in the cascade of knee arthritis, how all of this works is not so well understood. Now, a new study…read more Knee Keeps Locking Up? Get to Know the Popliteus Muscle
On this page: Why your knee keeps locking up Addressing the root problem One of the most common complaints and explanations from someone who ends up getting meniscus surgery is that their knee was locking up. Why should a knee locking up be a cause for surgery? The theory goes that a meniscus piece is torn…read more 
