Knee Arthritis

Knee arthritis is a very common type of degenerative joint disease. Along with chronic knee pain, patients with arthritis often feel like their knees are stiff or might lock up. Their knees could also feel unstable as if the joint could give out at any moment. While knee arthritis is a common condition, it doesn’t […]

The knee is a critical joint when it comes to bending the leg, supporting the weight of the body, or simply moving around. Patients who engage in physical labor, play sports, or lead active lifestyles may experience occasional knee pain. However, sometimes knee pain suggests arthritis. Knowing the difference can help patients get the timely

Many adults struggle with routine aches and pains as they age. While osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain, there are other forms of arthritis that also affect the knee, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Fortunately, several treatments are available to mitigate symptoms and help patients enjoy a higher quality of

  An international panel of experts has strongly recommended against arthroscopic surgery for nearly everyone with ‘degenerative knee disease.’   The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 5.7 million visits to the doctor each year are due to knee pain. Arthroscopic knee surgery for osteoarthritis is the most common orthopedic procedure

  When mentioning osteoarthritis (OA), many people quickly associate it with old age. Though it is less common, OA and early onset osteoarthritis affects a significant number of younger individuals. Because of these age-centered thoughts, an OA diagnosis can be alarming and confusing. While it can seriously affect a person’s life, OA is a treatable condition.

  For years doctors have seen that anecdotal evidence clearly shows a correlation between distance running and its relationship with osteoarthritis (OA) for the knees and hips. That has led them to try to determine the causation between the two. We take a look at three different medical journals to try and determine if long distance running

  Although the pain of osteoarthritis (OA) had not yet shown up in her knees, Dr. Lawson was quick to see the benefits her patients were having through treatments at Reflex. She learned about the studies behind Hyaluronic Acid injections and supplements like Fish Oil and their benefits in treating inflammation, the driving force behind OA, “just

Waking up on her 30th birthday to pain in her thumbs, later associated with osteoarthritis (OA), came as no surprise to Dr. Fran Lawson.   “With OA, it’s genetics. My mom [who went to medical school as well] understood what it was and she had OA everywhere; her spine, her hands, her knees, she would medicate with NSAIDs, but

Health experts say we should walk 10,000 steps a day, bust most Americans average only half that many. Walking regularly is great for your health and can help reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Thanks to tracking products like Fit Bit and Vivoactive monitoring your step count has become all the rage

Early detection of osteoarthritis (OA) and a proactive approach to managing knee pain is essential for the long-term health of your joints. Osteoarthritis is a progressive, degenerative disease. Over time, the condition worsens and symptoms can become more severe. However there is hope, the sooner you catch the disease the more treatment options available to

Some exciting news was published earlier this year in the Journal of Arthritis and Rheumatology – researchers from the University of Iowa have discovered that a synthetic gel capable of repairing cartilage may also prevent development of osteoarthritis (OA).   James Martin, Ph.D., assistant professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Iowa, and

A common misconception we hear from patients is that they think their pain will eventually go away. It’s true that some days can be less painful than others, but that does not mean the problem causing the pain has gone away. In fact, the longer you put off treatment, the more damage is done to the knee joint.   Knee pain can be shown as a

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in the United States, and individuals with the disease experience a great amount of pain and loss of function. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in the United States, and individuals with the disease experience a great amount of pain and loss of function. Interestingly, studies show

It has been well documented for years now how bad smoking is for your health. Smoking related diseases are the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. It has been well documented for years now how bad smoking is for your health. Smoking related diseases are the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United

We’d like to thank everyone who came out on the 5th to our “Better Living with Arthritis” seminar; especially Cindy from the Arthritis Foundation for all her help organizing and promoting the event. We’d like to thank everyone who came out on the 5th to our “Better Living with Arthritis” seminar; especially Cindy from the Arthritis Foundation for all her help organizing and

Certain occupations with repeated squatting, kneeling, and heavy lifting can place a lot of stress on your knees. Over time, this can cause deterioration of your knee cartilage and lead to osteoarthritis. Certain occupations with repeated squatting, kneeling, and heavy lifting can place a lot of stress on your knees. Over time, this can cause

As an avid runner and a physician that treats knee pain, I am often asked about the long term effects of running on knees. Several research studies have looked at the effects of long term moderate running activities on degenerative knee arthritis. As an avid runner and a physician that treats knee pain, I am often asked about

Some people say the ancient therapy of acupuncture really works to relieve pain – now research backs them up   It’s been about 2,000 years in the making, but acupuncture may now be propelled into the mainstream. New research shows that the two most common forms of arthritis – rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis – are