by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Dec 21, 2016 | Anti-aging, arthritis
What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 27, 2016 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Hip, Knee, pain, Shoulder, Spine, Wellness
Corticosteroids are potent drugs used to reduce inflammation in the body’s tissues. They are different from anabolic steroids. These are illegally used by some athletes to increase muscle tone. Corticosteroids can come in several forms: pills, liquids, creams,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 19, 2016 | Anti-aging, Wellness
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that causes rapid thinning of bones. Over time, this weakens the bones and can make them more likely to break. It can affect any bone, but the hip, spine, and wrist are most often involved. What are the risk factors for...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 10, 2016 | anatomy, Anti-aging, Wellness
Whether you’re an avid basketball player or a weekend hiker, you may be at risk for a stress fracture if you overdo it. A stress fracture occurs when you increase the length or intensity of your workout too quickly. Your muscles become so tired by the extra work...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 26, 2016 | anatomy, Anti-aging, arthritis, Foot, Knee, pain
If you wonder what that stabbing pain is in your heel, it may be a bone spur. Bone spur is a general term used to describe a knobby, abnormal bone growth. Bone spurs are also known as osteophytes. Scientists believe bone spurs happen because of osteoarthritis or when...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 7, 2016 | anatomy, Anti-aging, Wellness
Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free. The following stretches involve the ankles and knee joints. Keep these guidelines in mind when doing them: Check with your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program, especially if...
