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Osteoarthritis and elliptical exercise machines
HI Linda, I can\'t answer specifically for you, but in general elliptical machines are good for folks with knee arthritis since the knee is held fairly stable during the rotations. Also, ......
supartz injections
HI Sandra, There are no clinical trials to say how many courses of shots a patient can take, and what their long-term safety might be. However, in many cases, we do ......
How much ibuprofen?
HI Marilyn, The amount of ibuprofen recommended to an individual patient all depends upon their age, kidney function, history of any bowel or stomach disease. You should check with your doctor ......
Bone on bone knee arthritis in avid biker
HI Peter, Unfortunately, there is no proven remedy yet for slowing progression of osteoarthritis other than weight loss. But I am betting that you are not overweight, so that doesn't help. ......
Heberden's nodes and osteoarthritis
Dear Donna, Heberden's nodes, as you know, are the enlarged bony swellings in the joints at the ends of the fingers. They can be disfiguring and painful. However, they are just as ......
Cartilage Replacement vs. Knee Replacement Surgery
Autologous cartilage replacements have met with limited success, as they tend to not be as durable as native cartilage. In addition, they are only appropriate for people with very small areas ......
Treatment options for Osteoarthritis
Everyone is different. When osteoarthritis becomes very advanced, most of our treatments are not very effective. Hyaluronic acid injections might be tried since some individuals might respond better than others. Other ......
Synvisc vs. Cortisone
I use cortisone more than Synvisc because you only have to receive one injection and the effect often lasts just as long....
Finding a Trainer for Arthritis Treatment
We recommend you check into your local gym for trainers. Ask for one who has done some medical training....
High Tibial Osteotomy
We are not orthopedists, so we don't know all of those networks. However, this is a pretty common procedure among orthopedists....
Arthritis in the Elbow
Osteoarthritis almost never occurs in the elbow unless there has been extensive trauma. The usual causes of damage to the elbow are from inflammatory types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, ......
Osteoarthritis in the Neck and Fusion
Consultation with an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon would be appropriate. It all depends on the severity of the symptoms, what the xrays show, and whether there is nerve compression or muscle ......
Hip pain a groin pull or arthritis?
In a situation like this, the hip injection makes a lot of sense. If the hip pain improves with the injection, then the pain is likely due to arthritis. Alternatively, it ......
Can Rooster Combs repair torn knee cartiladge?
Hyaluronic acid injections (Hyalgan, Synvisc, Supart) are made from rooster combs. They are used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. They cannot repair torn cartilage, though....
Reducing the pain caused by Synvisc knee injections.
Knee injections can be painful. But the treating physician has options to make them less painful. One is to spray a topical anesthetic over the site of injection. Another is to ......
How young is too young for knee replacements?
These are good questions that would be best discussed with an orthopedic surgeon. However, in general, it is true that waiting for a first knee replacement until older age is the ......
Inflammatory Reaction to Synvisc
hello i have received 2 series of synvisc injections for chondromalica patella.three years apart.both times after third injection i have severe swelling and fluid inknee. is there any data or ......
Importance of placement of knee injection needle!
Have heard that injecting a jelly/gel like material into the knee relieves pain in knee arthritis. Are these injections painful? Some people do get reactions, swelling, pain after such injections. ......
OA- aspirin allergies
Dear Sir I have OA and am allergic to asprin what can I do to help control the pain Review your symptoms of aspirin allergies carefully with your ......
Osteoarthritis
I am an active 62 yr. old...taught Physical Education for 30 years..active in tennis..about a year ago my fingers on my right hand have become swollen and I cannot bend ......
UniSpacer surgery for Knee Oseoarthritis
I am only 39 and recently diagnosed with moderate to severe osteoarthritis in the medial compartment and under the kneecap of my knee. The orthopedic dr. states the only way ......
The use of vertebroplasty in Arthritis of the Knee
Is it possible to use the procedure of vertebroplasty to help correct and manage the pain of osteoarthritis, and is so could you please send me information about this. Also, ......
Why isn't there more information for osteoarthritis
Dear Dr. Matsumoto:Why isn't there more interest paid to people who have osteoarthritis. Doctors do not want to treat a person , they recommend surgery or go to your primary. ......
Forestier's disease
Bone spurs on the forward side of the cervical vertebrae in the neck, from C2, C3,4. There is narrowing,and some calcification in this area. At present there is pain, ......
Left Knee OsteoArthritis
Is it time to have surgery on my left knee?In the last three months i am not able to put any weight on my left knee.It is very painful and ......
hip joint
I have a pain in my left hip and take 75 SR Voltaren for it,one tablet a day just holds me. Should I rest the joint moreor is more activity ......
Cortisone shots for OA in the knee
Is there a limit to the number of shots that one should receive and how many if so ? This is an inexact science, but I limit the ......
Growing New Cartliage
When I was in Europe in the 1980's, I read about a Doctor either in Sweden or Switzerland who would remove some of your joint cartilage and grow it outside ......
How to reduce pain in arthritic knees
My mother is 79 yrs old and has been suffering from osteoarthritis for a number of years. Her hands are knubby but what gives her excruciating pain these days are ......
Surgery or n o t ???
I would appreciate an answer.I have Osteoarthritis in one of my knees. The area around the knee is swollen. I am constantly in pain. I am on painkillers every day. ......
Negative reactions to Synvisc?
Dr. advising Synvisc injection to hip. Any studies/stats negative reactions in either hip or knee? There are very few as Synvisc is not systemically absorbed. From the injections, ......
Synvisc injections for the wrist
I have had proximal row carpectomy done 6/03 and have had a lot of trouble with continued pain. My Surgeon suggested and I agreed to have Synvisc injections in my ......
joint space
sirmy age 44 weight 100kg india...my joint space knee appeared reduced more than 50 percentage radiological only x ray..actulay I have no any significant problem in walking,climbing steps,standing more than ......
OA night pains
Patients with osteoarthritis often feel the most pain during the night. Giving it is a uni compartmental OA, is the pain caused by the condyles mechanically pressing together even though ......
Knee resurfacing
Do you know anything about knee resurfacing for treating osteoarthritis versus having a total knee replacement? I went to a seminar and it seemed like a good way to go, ......
Joint lubrication
Do you reccomend getting injection to replace the fluid in the knees? Would you recommend Synvisc therapy? How long would this last? Injections of synvisc, hyalagan or supartz ......
Hip/Groin Pain
I am 66 years of age and have had an increase in groin pain on my right hip. I have had x-rays on both hips that show a normal amount ......
Are SUPARTZ knee injections effective
I have been told by my DR he might start 5 weeks of SUPARTZ injections in my right knee in 6 weeks.My question is How effective are these injections since ......
osteoarthritis
A short time ago I was diagnosed with OA,in both knees and both hips. The Dr. told me I probably had it in all my joints. My joints in my ......
Vioxx
I cannot take NSAIDS and Tylenol does nothing for the stiffness of my OA .I was taking Vioxx but stopped at the first reports of problems with it.I had a ......
pain management
i am 54 years old. diagnoised with osteioarthritis three years ago. i am active in the daytime; walking 3 to 5 miles. along with resistive weight training and i kayak ......
knee replacement
I have heard if you have a knee replacement you will need to have another one in about 10 years,do you find this to be true?I have already had one ......
Re: Osteoarthritis and hyaluronic acid
I am really interested in the treatment of osteoarthritis with hyaluronic acid; especifically the use of it in the hip joint. I learned that it is being used in Europe ......
Knee Pain Baker's Cyst Treatment
Upon being diagnosed with a popliteal cyst that has ruptured what would be your treatment and approximate time for the injury to run it's course ? THANK YOU ......
Topical NSAID from recent newsletter
In one of your recent newsletters, there was drug information regarding a topical NSAID medication that proved effective for some type of arthritis. What was important in the article was ......
Re: hyalgan
Hello, I have a low cartilidge level in my left knee. I sir .i am 76 yrs old and having lot of problem in knee.I am walking wih stick and could ......
Hyalgan knee injections
I have taken a series of five Hyalgan injections. I have swelling in the knees and severe pain. What are the side effects of Hyalgan? Side effects are ......
walking and osteoarthritis
what type of walking regimen is recommended for someone with OA of the knee? Walking, although likely not damaging to the knee, often makes the pain worse. However, ......
knee injection steroid
I have just injection in my right knee,[steroid] my doctor said it can last two or twelve months,is this right ,and will it come back worse than before ......
knee surgery
Have you heard of a procedure to implant a pad in the knee to replace missing cartilage. A procedure to ease bone on bone rubbing and done as an outpatient? ......
Combining Celebrex and Warfarin Tabs Prescriptions
My husband has been on celebrex and warfarin for at least three years, recently his Dr that prescribes the celebrex called and requested that he stop taking celebrex imediately- because ......
pain during synvisc injection
I recently started Synvisc injections on my knee. The pain during the injection was excrutiating - so much so that the doctor did not finish the last injection.Is this common? ......
viscosupplementatioon
what is the substance injected with viscosupplementation A synthetic version of hyaluronic acid, a normal "lubricant" in the knee....
Viscosupplementation for severe OA?
At 54, I would like to delay a TKR as long as I reasonably can, or at least until small incision surgery is the norm. The OA in my one ......
Osteoarthritis and cycling
Hi. My mum meenu, who is 54 has osteoarthritis in both her knees. She weights around 70 kilos and is 5ft 2 inches.Her mother, as well as her four aunts ......
Synvisc Treatment
I am currently under treatment for arthritis in both knees. My question is, if Synvisc beneficial to use as a method of treatment a 2nd time. It worked for me ......
Therapeutic Taping
My husband has severe pain in his knees from arthritis. We just discovered the idea of therapeutic taping today and would like to know how or where we could learn ......
chronic pain treatment
I have several soft tissue and skeletal issues due to various injuries over the years. Arthritis in my knee due to no ACL for 30 years and missing meniscus, herniated ......
Osteoarthritis of knees & treatment options
I have osteoarthritis of both knees and have been told I am too young for knee replacements, age is almost 50 years. I thought that possibly there is a treatment ......
HYALGAN TREATMENT THAT WEARS OFF
September 14, 2006After having hyalgan treatments the pain in the knee is returning.The pain is not as bad as it was before the treatments but I am beginning to think ......
Re: Hyalagan injection for knees
A friend of mine was telling me of a new injection for the knees,,,I have OA....Two years ago I had a series of five hyalagan injections ,and I got pain ......
Knee replacement surgery
I have conflicting opinions from orthopedic surgeons on whether two knee replacements should be done at once. I recently heard that Mayo will not do two at once. Is there ......
doxycycline and osteoarthritis
At the present time, do we know if there is any possible benefit to taking a low dose of doxycycline for someone with generalized osteoarthritis? The clinical trial ......
Repeated Synvisc usage
My healthcare coverage is reluctent to allow me any more Synvisc injections for my arthritic knees. I have had to date a total of 36 injections, 18 in each knee. ......
Osteoarthritis Management for Runners
I read your answer to the question re Synvisc efficacy for a runner with knee osteoarthritis (posted 2/13/99). I had already gathered that hyaluronate injections would not be very helpful ......
Weight and Knee pain
Dr.,I have very bad knee pain. I've had the Halygen shots and they worked well for a while. I know I need to lose weight but dieting alone doesn't work ......
Unusual treatment
Has anyone ever heard of injections of rooster cone for treatment of ostearthritis? Hyaluronic acid injections (Hyalgan, Synvisc, Supartz) are made from rooster combs....
CMC arthritis at age 32, too young for surgery?
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with CMC arthritis. I have been told numerous of times by my doctors that this is a very common problem in women. What makes ......
knee injection steroid
I have just injection in my right knee,[steroid] my doctor said it can last two or twelve months,is this right ,and will it come back worse than before ......
knee surgery
Have you heard of a procedure to implant a pad in the knee to replace missing cartilage. A procedure to ease bone on bone rubbing and done as an outpatient? ......
Combining Celebrex and Warfarin Tabs Prescriptions
My husband has been on celebrex and warfarin for at least three years, recently his Dr that prescribes the celebrex called and requested that he stop taking celebrex imediately- because ......
pain during synvisc injection
I recently started Synvisc injections on my knee. The pain during the injection was excrutiating - so much so that the doctor did not finish the last injection.Is this common? ......
viscosupplementatioon
what is the substance injected with viscosupplementation A synthetic version of hyaluronic acid, a normal "lubricant" in the knee....
Viscosupplementation for severe OA?
At 54, I would like to delay a TKR as long as I reasonably can, or at least until small incision surgery is the norm. The OA in my one ......
partial knee replacement
I would like to know about a partial knee replacement. Thank you This should be discussed in greater detail with an orthopedic surgeon. Partial knee replacement refers to ......
Osteoarthritis and cycling
Hi. My mum meenu, who is 54 has osteoarthritis in both her knees. She weights around 70 kilos and is 5ft 2 inches.Her mother, as well as her four aunts ......
Synvisc Treatment
I am currently under treatment for arthritis in both knees. My question is, if Synvisc beneficial to use as a method of treatment a 2nd time. It worked for me ......
osteoarthritis & food
Can you pleae tell me what food can cause osteoarthritis to flare up. I am aware of acidic food & recently dicovered too much sugar is a problem, what other ......
Is it time for hip replacement?????
I'm 58 and in fairly good health except for my arthritis.The last 3 years it become much worse. Dr. says my Hip is bad .My pain is in my knee ......
Therapeutic Taping
My husband has severe pain in his knees from arthritis. We just discovered the idea of therapeutic taping today and would like to know how or where we could learn ......
chronic pain treatment
I have several soft tissue and skeletal issues due to various injuries over the years. Arthritis in my knee due to no ACL for 30 years and missing meniscus, herniated ......
Osteoarthritis of knees & treatment options
I have osteoarthritis of both knees and have been told I am too young for knee replacements, age is almost 50 years. I thought that possibly there is a treatment ......
Hylagan Treatment That Wears Off
After having hyalgan treatments the pain in the knee is returning.The pain is not as bad as it was before the treatments but I am beginning to think it will ......
Knee replacement surgery
I have conflicting opinions from orthopedic surgeons on whether two knee replacements should be done at once. I recently heard that Mayo will not do two at once. Is there ......
doxycycline and osteoarthritis
At the present time, do we know if there is any possible benefit to taking a low dose of doxycycline for someone with generalized osteoarthritis? The clinical trial ......
Repeated Synvisc usage
My healthcare coverage is reluctent to allow me any more Synvisc injections for my arthritic knees. I have had to date a total of 36 injections, 18 in each knee. ......
