Ankle Surgery for Arthritis

Arthritis of the ankle joint can occur with a wide range of severity, and the more aggressive forms can destroy the joint. Debridement is opted for milder cases.   Surgical Debridement If ankle arthritis is mild to moderate, surgical debridement may be performed to “clean out” bone fragments of cartilage from the joint. Bone spurs,
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The Truth about Cortisone Injections

Cortisone is a steroid medication that is used to treat inflammation in the body. Your orthopedic surgeon may prescribe cortisone injections reduce inflammation in case of an injury or a chronic condition like knee arthritis. Reduction in inflammation allows pain patients to undergo physical therapy and rehabilitation so that they can return to their pre-injury
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4 Factors that can worsen your Arthritis Pain

You probably know that arthritis is a painful condition, regardless of whether it is osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. However, some arthritis patients experience the pain of arthritis more severely than others. Here are some specific characteristics that can add to a patient’s pain. Age Although arthritis can affect people of all ages, it is more
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Evidence Suggest Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy WORKS for Osteoarthritis

Many of will notice our joints grow stiffer, click more often and are more painful as we grow older. However for some this may become a debilitation and chronically painful condition. Osteoarthritis – also known as degenerative or wear and tear arthritis – is estimated to affect around 1 in 10 Americans over the age
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Study Finds Orthopedic Bracing Is Effective For Osteoarthritis

A significant number of patients over the age of 60 suffer from osteoarthritis (also known as wear and tear or degenerative arthritis). Symptomatic osteoarthritis occurs in 10% of men over 60 and 13% of women according to a 2010 study of US citizens. For many, the pain is unrelenting and chronic. Because of its prevalence,
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What to Do About Skiers Thumb

Skier’s thumb is an acute version of a condition known as gamekeeper’s thumb. The name gamekeepers thumbs make little sense anymore – as very few gamekeepers present with pain in their thumbs from killing pheasants with their bare hands anymore. It is, quite predictably, common in skiers as well as gamekeepers, Scottish fowl hunters, and
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What is Ulnar Neuritis and How to Manage the Condition?

What Is Ulnar Neuritis
Ulnar neuritis, also referred to as cubital tunnel syndrome, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the ulnar nerve in the arm. Facts about the ulnar nerve include the following: The ulnar nerve travels through a tunnel of tissue, known as the cubital tunnel, which runs under the bony aspect on the inner side of
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What is Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis?

Symptoms of Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis
The acromioclavicular joint also is known as AC joint is located at the top of the shoulder. Arthritis in this area is known as acromioclavicular joint arthritis and is typically indicated by experiencing pain, tenderness, soreness, and reduced range of motion in the shoulder(s). This type of arthritis can take many forms. For instance, it
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