Robert J. Snyder, MD Technically, any type of inflammation in the joint can be called arthritis – because the root meanings of the word “arthro” – is joint and “itis ..read more

Robert J. Snyder, MD Having an achy hip is just miserable.  You can’t walk comfortably, sitting is painful (forget about crossing your legs!) and even laying on the painful hip ..read more

Bryanna D. Vesely, DPM, MPH  Do you love walking around museums for hours soaking up culture in a foreign land?  Do you like nothing more than running after your grandkids ..read more

Robert J. Snyder, MD As a busy orthopaedic physician, I’m usually seeing patients in the office for consultations on days that I’m not in the operating room.  I field a ..read more

Robert J. Snyder, MD  Q:  What is an outpatient surgery for the treatment of milder arthritis? A: Arthroscopic joint repair- is typically performed on an outpatient basis, is the first ..read more

Robert J. Snyder, MD Q: What are the treatment options for Arthritis? A: Treatment aims to reduce symptoms and improve joint function. There are a wide variety of both conservative ..read more

Robert J. Snyder, MD  Q:   Can I make any lifestyle changes to help manage my Arthritis? A:  Why, yes, I’m glad you asked! There are important lifestyle changes you can ..read more

Robert J. Snyder, MD Q:  What are the symptoms of Arthritis? A: Common symptoms include: Joint pain Stiffness, especially in the morning or after inactivity Swelling Redness Decreased range of motion Deformity Dysfunction/disability Q:  How does arthritis affect daily life? A:  Arthritis can impact daily activities by causing pain, limiting mobility, and reducing joint function. It can affect your ability to perform tasks at work, home, and during leisure activities. However, with proper management, many people with arthritis can lead active, fulfilling lives. Q: Can I manage ..read more

Robert J. Snyder, MD Q: What is Arthritis? A:  Arthritis is a general term for conditions that affect one or more of the joints and surrounding tissues, causing inflammation, pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced motion. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, with the most common being osteo, rheumatoid, psoriatic and juvenile arthritis. Some others you may have heard of are gout, ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, lupus, scleroderma and septic arthritis.  The Arthritis Foundation even lists fibromyalgia as a form of arthritis. Q: Is Arthritis curable? A:  Cu ..read more

Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Ah…isn’t science wonderful!  We live in a world where we can effectively treat our high cholesterol with a pill, but one of the side-effects is musculoskeletal pain.  This is a classic case of wondering what is worse – the disease or the cure.  As an orthopaedic physician who’s been in practice for a while, I’m here to bring some clarity to what can be a confusing and maybe scary question – is my statin medication giving me arthritis? The answer is a resounding NO.  There is significant research you can find through a simple Google search on statins ..read more