by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Aug 24, 2022 | Anti-aging, Hip
Record numbers of people are turning to plant-based diets to take advantage of the many health benefits they offer, but this may come at the expense of their bones, a new study suggests. Exactly what did researchers find? Middle-aged women who never eat meat may be...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 26, 2022 | Hip
It’s long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse. The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies found weather does have some impact, said Dr. Robert Shmerling, writing for the Harvard Health...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 5, 2022 | Wellness
Can’t move your finger? It could be due to an orthopedic condition known as trigger finger. Learn more about the causes and treatments. We use our fingers so much in our daily lives — from typing to grasping objects to pointing and much more — that we often take...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | May 17, 2022 | pain, Spine, Wellness
THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Persistent use of steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to treat acute lower back pain may actually turn it into a chronic condition, a new study warns. However, some experts who...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Apr 12, 2022 | Knee, surgery
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the United States, with more than 790,000 performed each year. Deciding the time for knee replacement needs to be determined by you and your doctor, but certain factors make it more likely, according to...
