According to the CDC, by the year 2040, an estimated 78.4 million adults 18 years and older will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. That’s more than 25% of the U.S. population. The prevalence of arthritis will continue to climb, and …
Arthritis
The Future of Rheumatoid Arthritis Management and Treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment is constantly evolving, with researchers working to find new therapies to relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
With the right treatment plan, many patients have controlled symptoms and no signs of active …
The Link Between Chronic Inflammation and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Texas Orthopedics Rheumatologist Dr. Robert Koval recently weighed in on the link between chronic inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis on WebMD.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack the soft tissue that lines the …
Weight Lifting and Arthritis
Weight Lifting and Arthritis
Strength-training when you suffer from arthritis may sound intimidating, but it can actually be a good way to ease pain and strengthen your joints.
Texas Orthopedics rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Martinez recently gave some insight on weight …
Tips to Minimize Arthritis Joint Pain from our Rheumatologists
If you have painful joints caused by arthritis, the thought of staying active might seem daunting or even unattainable. But, staying active actually helps to reduce joint pain and allows you to continue to do the activities you love.…
Facebook Live: Arthritis Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects 63 million people in the United States have arthritis. Texas Orthopedics physicians diagnose and treat this painful, debilitating condition every day. In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Vilas Saldanha and Dr. …
4 Fast Facts about Arthritis for Arthritis Awareness Month
May is National Arthritis Awareness month, so what better time than now to discuss some important facts about arthritis? We’re covering four fast facts about arthritis, including what causes arthritis and what you can do to prevent it. 
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…Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Hips
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin
Behind knees and shoulders, hips are one of the most troublesome parts of our bodies…particularly us gals. And it goes double during COVID-19, so listen up! I divide hip pain into 3 areas: …
Can Diet Impact My Arthritis?
There are several types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. But current evidence shows that all types can benefit from an anti-inflammatory diet, paired with proper medical treatments when necessary. Board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Koval, offers …
Carbs and Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in adults and also the most debilitating. It currently affects almost 27 million people in the U.S. by painfully wearing away the cushiony cartilage in between bones–with the knee and hip joints …
