Regenerative medicine is defined as the use of natural methods to repair and replace damaged tissues in the body – whether due to injury or disease. In the field of orthopedics, regenerative medicine is often used in combination with other treatments to accelerate the healing of injuries and to tamp down chronic inflammation. One of…
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Reasons for knee replacement surgery
If you have knee pain and have been recommended to consider knee replacement surgery, you may be wondering if it’s the right decision to make. Knee surgery, like any operation, is a big decision, and you should be as educated as possible about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. There are many…
Tagged With: joint pain, joint replacement, knee replacement, orthopedic doctor, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedics
Treatments for Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints, and many people have to take time off work and other commitments because of it. It is an ailment that can affect young and old and both men and women. There are many causes of knee pain. Some examples include: Sudden injuries (car accident, sports accident,…
Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis might sound alike, but they are two very different syndromes. The prefix “osteo-” means “bone,” and both of these health conditions affect the bones. Osteoarthritis (OA) is often called simply “arthritis,” because it is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the protective cartilage at the ends of the bones…
Tagged With: arthritis, bone fractures, joint pain, orthopedics, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis
Carpal Tunnel vs. Arthritis
Do you experience frequent pain in your hands or fingers? If so, there could be a variety of factors causing the pain. Two of the most common causes of hand pain are carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. Because both conditions can cause pain in the hands, it’s easy to get them confused and make assumptions…
Filed Under: Arthritis
