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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 ......
Last Update: 2008-03-20
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-11-05
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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....
Last Update: 2007-11-05
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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....
Last Update: 2007-11-05
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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....
Last Update: 2007-10-30
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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, ......
Last Update: 2007-10-25
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-10-25
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-10-23
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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....
Last Update: 2007-10-23
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-10-23
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-10-15
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-09-18
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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. ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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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, ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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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. ......
Last Update: 2007-04-23
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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, ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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. ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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, ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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, ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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, ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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? ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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? ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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viscosupplementatioon
what is the substance injected with viscosupplementation A synthetic version of hyaluronic acid, a normal "lubricant" in the knee....
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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. ......
Last Update: 2007-04-22
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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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....
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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viscosupplementatioon
what is the substance injected with viscosupplementation A synthetic version of hyaluronic acid, a normal "lubricant" in the knee....
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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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 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-15
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