So you’ve been told by your orthopedic doctor that you need to have joint replacement surgery in order to squelch the chronic pain and to prevent further damage to your joint. Perhaps you’ve never had surgery before, or the idea of having a joint replacement absolutely petrifies you. You’re not alone. Many people try other methods before resorting to having total joint replacement surgery. However, keep in mind that this surgery is performed more than a million times in the U.S. every year, [Read More]
Archives for April 2021
10 Facts on PRP Treatments for Knee Problems
PRP treatments are an innovative approach to regenerative medicine— a branch of medicine concerned with the development of methods to regrow, restore, or replace damaged and diseased cells or tissues. PRP treatments have been touted by experts as an excellent solution for pain and other discomforts associated with a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems, such as those that affect the knee. The approach has been found to be particularly effective in the treatment of knee joint injuries and [Read More]
Have You Been Diagnosed with Tendonitis? What You Should Know
Tendons are the thick, fibrous cords that connect your muscles to your bones. Albeit tendons are very strong and flexible, they are not designed to stretch easily. This limited flexibility makes them especially susceptible to degeneration and injury. If a tendon becomes irritated or overstretched, it can become inflamed, causing a condition referred to as tendonitis to develop. Let’s learn more about tendonitis, particularly its different types, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment [Read More]
