As the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) affects millions of people worldwide. This type of arthritis occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones in a joint gradually wears down. This can be due to normal wear-and-tear over time, injury, joint overuse (such as while playing sports), or obesity. […]
Knee Osteoarthritis treatment in Raleigh NC
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO UNDERGO A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY?
Chronic knee pain caused by arthritis – especially when walking, hiking, climbing stairs, and even when you’re seated or lying down – is difficult to endure. If conservative treatments such as over-the-counter medication, exercise, physical therapy, or steroid injections fail to alleviate your pain, you may be asked to consider a surgical solution. Total knee […]
At-Home Tips to Prevent Knee Osteoarthritis from Worsening
So the doctor has told you that you have osteoarthritis of the knee. You know that that’s the reason why you can barely even walk to the mailbox to get the mail every day. So, what should you do to try to thwart any further arthritis damage to your knee? Let’s talk about some simple […]
Tips for Managing Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
The aches, pains, and stiffness of knee arthritis can truly interrupt your activities throughout the day. Every time you stand up, sit down, walk, take the stairs, run errands, and do chores around the house can be accompanied by the distracting pain of knee osteoarthritis. The good news is that you can do several relatively […]
Symptoms and Causes of Knee Osteoarthritis
Have you been bothered by knee pain? Is the pain becoming bad enough that you are constantly taking over-the-counter medication? Does the pain prevent you from doing things you like to do or need to do? Knee pain is one of the most common complaints that doctors hear from their patients, and osteoarthritis (which is […]
Stages of Knee Osteoarthritis
There are many different types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most prevalent type worldwide. Over 32 million Americans have osteoarthritis according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and many things can contribute to its development – including injury, age, playing sports, or being overweight. It is, in fact, a major cause […]
