by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Sep 15, 2022 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it’s still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say. Now, a new poll from the University of Michigan breaks down joint pain, its impact on those who responded to the...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Feb 8, 2022 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Knee, Wellness
Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further deteriorate. But a new study suggests that if used wisely, cortisone shots are...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 16, 2021 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Exercise, Knee
Dr. Kim Huffman, an avid runner, gets a fair amount of guff from friends about the impact that her favorite exercise has on her body. “People all the time tell me, ‘Oh, you wait until you’re 60. Your knees are going to hate you for it’,”...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Nov 10, 2021 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Hip, Wellness
It may look like bad news, but a new study says it’s not: The number of people younger than 21 who had total hip replacement surgery in the United States jumped from 347 in 2000 to 551 in 2016. The increase wasn’t due to a rise in the number of children...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Oct 18, 2021 | Anti-aging, arthritis, Wellness
Many American arthritis sufferers aren’t getting any exercise despite its benefits for reducing pain and improving their quality of life, new research shows. Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults with arthritis engaged in physical activity in the past month, most...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 22, 2021 | Anti-aging, arthritis
Many types of arthritis can be managed effectively without surgery. Try these six at-home methods first. Arthritis symptoms range from an occasional mild ache to debilitating pain. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, develops when the cushion of...
