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Could Nerve Blocks or Radiofrequency Ablation Help Ease Your Knee Pain?
If you have severe knee pain from osteoarthritis, but want to delay (or can’t undergo) surgery, you still have other options.
Why Do I Still Have Pain Months After My Knee Replacement Surgery?
Becoming active again is often the only thing people want after an intensive hip or knee replacement surgery. But what does it mean when pain still persists after months in the recovery period? An orthopaedic surgeon provides the answer in our Short Answer series.
Young Athlete with Knee Pain? It Might Be a Growth Spurt
If your child is an athlete going through a growth spurt, an ache at the bottom of the kneecap might mean Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome. Here’s what you need to know.
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Treating a Meniscus Tear: When Is Knee Surgery Your Best Option?
A meniscus tear is a common (and potentially painful) knee injury. Find out what you need to know about treatment options and how you may avoid the injury.
Personalized Replacement Joints: How Surgery Is Changing For the Better
Patients have rising expectations and are demanding more from total knee replacements and joint replacements than in previous years. This has generated improvements in the field, including design, delivery and execution.
How to Keep Sore Hips, Knees, Shoulders from Ruining Your Sleep
If you roll out of bed bleary-eyed each day, thinking, “Oh, my aching [insert painful joint here],” you’re not alone. Research shows that between 50 and 90 percent of people with chronic joint pain don’t sleep well. And, that sleep deprivation can lead to other health issues, including low energy, mood disorders and eating problems. … Read More
Tendonitis or Bursitis? Your Best Treatments Begin at Home
Whether it’s a painful shoulder, knee or elbow, tendonitis and bursitis are troublesome conditions that can affect just about anyone. The pain can come gradually, building up over time. Or it can feel sudden and severe. If you feel concerned or unsure about the cause of pain, see your doctor. But in many cases, it’s … Read More
