DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee. What are your thoughts on a shot in the knee? -- D.L.G. ANSWER: Orthopedic surgeons generally recommend two kinds of shots. One is a ...
Atlanta - Margaret Halbert has no intention of slowing down, she still works full-time. "I’m 73 and proud of it," said Halbert. For more than a decade, however, Halbert had been dogged by crippling ...
Osteoarthritis—a condition that occurs "when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time," causing the bones to rub together—is the most common form of arthritis, ...
Steroid shots offer pain relief from knee arthritis, but they may make the condition worse over time
Many people suffering from knee osteoarthritis turn to corticosteroid injections for pain relief, but two new studies suggest that the treatment may be do more harm than good. The studies found that ...
Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers knee gel injections as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis if a person meets certain criteria. These shots work by improving lubrication and cushioning in the ...
Nov. 29 (UPI) --Steroid injections used to relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis actually may worsen the disease's progression, according to two studies presented Tuesday at the Radiological Society ...
CHICAGO – Two studies comparing injections commonly used to relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis found that corticosteroid injections were associated with the progression of the disease. Results of ...
There is no cure for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, but various strategies can help reduce the risk, slow the damage, and manage symptoms. Options range from staying active to total knee replacement ...
I am an 80-year-old semi-retired vet who has been having my knees managed with injections for a number of years. The right knee is bone-on-bone, and last year, I had to get what my doctor referred to ...
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If you have this symptom, it’s officially time for a knee replacement, say orthopedic surgeons
Two expert MDs say it's a telltale sign that you might be ready for surgery once you start experiencing this type of ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weigh 240 pounds and have atrial fibrillation. It has not impacted my lifestyle. About 90 days ago I had meniscus surgery called a “clean ...
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