Barry J. Waldman MD, Esther A. Schaftel CRNP?? www.totaljointjoint.com
Unfortunately, there is an epidemic of knee arthritis in the United States.?? The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, estimates that between 2006 and 2030, the number of knee implants performed in the United States will increase from 300,000 a year to … Read the Rest
By Dr. John Briffa
One common secondary issue relates to the joints. For example, I may see individuals who have a tendency to pain and stiffness in one or more joints, generally as a result of wear and tear, also known as osteoarthritis. Many of these individuals have sustained sporting … Read the Rest
LAHAINA, Hawaii – While the use of nonarthroplasty options for knee arthritis has diminished during the last decade, one orthopedic surgeon presenting here said that realignment osteotomy remains a good option for a certain patient population.
Today, patients undergoing realignment osteotomy, which can result in the transfer … Read the Rest
By Nathan Wei
When your knee hurts, getting relief is all that’s on your mind. Getting the right relief, though, depends on knowing what’s wrong. The correct diagnosis will lead to the correct treatment.
Know Your Knee!… Read the Rest
