Over the last decade, the number of young hip replacement patients between the ages of 45 and 54 has increased by more than 200 percent. We explain why younger...
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If the fingers of your hand begin to curl and you find that you can’t straighten them, you may have Dupuytren’s contracture. Although there is no cure for this condition, there are a number of treatments to slow the progression of the disease. We explain the causes and symptoms of this condition.
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Cartilage is the tissue that coats and cushions our joints. It allows us to move with very little friction, but damaged cartilage does not heal well. Dr. Furmanek explains...
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We depend on our knees to move easily. An unstable kneecap inhibits smooth movement and can lead to chronic problems. We explain the symptoms that signal this injury. What...
The meniscus is the tough cartilage that cushions the bones in our knee joint. We explain how these injuries occur, and help you recognize the symptoms of a damaged...
We want our children to enjoy sports safely. With fall in the air and football season upon us, we have some tips to help you choose the safest football...
We explain what cartilage is and how it functions in our joints. Most of us take for granted the smooth, painless movements we use to set a table, open...
Your feet carry you through your day, but did you know that they can also provide information about your overall health? We identify foot symptoms that can signal a...
High-intensity interval training improves health and fitness quickly but can take a toll on sore knees. If you have painful knees, we have some knee-friendly exercise options to help...
Arthroscopic procedures have increased surgical accuracy with less invasive techniques that also improve the patient recuperation experience. Dr. Furmanek explains how arthroscopy works. Surgical advances have made a significant...