What does ‘knee replacement’ really mean? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
2d ago
Weight loss, NSAIDs, physical therapy, you’ve done it all and your knees are even more painful. Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, says when surgery seems to be the best option, so called knee replacement should be understood. … What does ‘knee replacement’ really mean? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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What is the role of knee injections in managing knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
2d ago
Injections of steroids into the knee has been a mainstay of management for knee osteoarthritis, and there’s a new kid on the block with hyaluronic acid or HA. Should you consider them? Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, … What is the role of knee injections in managing knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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Physical therapy is a cornerstone of management for knee osteoarthritis, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
2d ago
Knee replacement is the last stop when it comes to managing knee osteoarthritis, says Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins. Physical therapy is a modality that may enable people to avoid surgery altogether, he says. Coombs: Physical therapy … Physical therapy is a cornerstone of management for knee osteoarthritis, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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If you have knee osteoarthritis, where should management begin? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
2d ago
Let’s say you’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee. Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, says management should always begin with conservative measures first. Coombs: It should take the course of lifestyle changes such as weight loss, … If you have knee osteoarthritis, where should management begin? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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If you have pain in your knees, is it always arthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
2d ago
Knee osteoarthritis is the most common cause of disability in adults in the US, recent data indicate, and the problem is growing. Yet Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, says not all knee pain is caused by osteoarthritis. … If you have pain in your knees, is it always arthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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Known risk factors that are under your control can help you avoid knee osteoarthritis, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
1w ago
Are you at risk to develop knee osteoarthritis? Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, says the answer may be yes if you are older, overweight, female, or have a family history of the condition. And there are also … Known risk factors that are under your control can help you avoid knee osteoarthritis, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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What makes someone more susceptible to knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
1w ago
The number one cause of adult disability in the US is knee osteoarthritis, recent data indicate. According to Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, there are several factors to consider when trying to determine who’s at risk. Coombs: … What makes someone more susceptible to knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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Why are there so many people complaining of knee pain? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
1w ago
If you think everyone you know is considering a knee replacement because of painful knees, you’re not wrong. Johns Hopkins orthopedic surgeon Stefan Coombs says knee osteoarthritis is the number one cause of adult disability nationally, and the number of … Why are there so many people complaining of knee pain? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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What is happening in the body with knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
1w ago
Seems like everyone complains of arthritis in their knees, especially as they age. And that’s no surprise, says Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins. It’s well known what happens to knees over time. Coombs: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative … What is happening in the body with knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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What can a precancerous condition teach us about clearing mutations? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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by Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine
1w ago
A precancerous condition of the bone marrow called myelofibrosis is usually treated with bone marrow transplantation. Now a new study shows that looking at the mutations that people with the condition have in their own bone marrow and then assessing … What can a precancerous condition teach us about clearing mutations? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More ..read more
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