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Knee Arthritis – Part 2

July 5, 2023Filed Under: Knee Arthritis Tagged With: Arthritis, knee arthritis, orthopedic surgery

The following article was written by Dr. Vilas Saldanha, Orthopedic Surgeon at Texas Orthopedics

Part 2: Surgical Treatment for Knee Arthritis – Robotic Total Knee Replacement and the Advantages of Robotics

For patients with advanced knee arthritis who have …

Filed Under: Knee Arthritis Tagged With: Arthritis, knee arthritis, orthopedic surgery

Knee Arthritis – Part 1

June 15, 2023Filed Under: Knee Arthritis Tagged With: Arthritis, knee arthritis, Non-Surgical Treatment, orthopedic surgeon

The following article was written by Dr. Vilas Saldanha, Orthopedic Surgeon at Texas Orthopedics

Knee Arthritis – Understanding the Disease, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Non-Surgical Treatment

Knee arthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people …

Filed Under: Knee Arthritis Tagged With: Arthritis, knee arthritis, Non-Surgical Treatment, orthopedic surgeon

What To Do When Winter Weather Causes Joint Pain

February 10, 2023Filed Under: Arthritis, General Tagged With: Arthritis, cold weather exercise, joint pain, MD, orthopedic surgeon, W. Parker Abblitt, winter joint pain

cold weather exercise

When it’s cold and dreary outside, it can be hard to motivate yourself to hit the gym, especially if you find that you are experiencing more joint stiffness and soreness than usual. So board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. W. Parker Abblitt

…

Filed Under: Arthritis, General Tagged With: Arthritis, cold weather exercise, joint pain, MD, orthopedic surgeon, W. Parker Abblitt, winter joint pain

Thanks to Inflammation, Flu and COVID Viruses Cause Joint Pain

December 23, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: Arthritis, COVID, flu, inflammation, joint pain, joint replacement, joint replacement specialist, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

flu joint pain

It’s that time of year again. The air is chilly, we’re in the midst of the end of the year holidays — and an increase in virus cases is making headlines.

Viruses, including the flu and COVID, are a …

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Arthritis, COVID, flu, inflammation, joint pain, joint replacement, joint replacement specialist, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Advancements in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Helps Local Artist Overcome the Odds

November 17, 2022Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, Dr. Robert Koval, infusion therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

Rheumatoid Arthritis infusion therapy

Growing up, Ashley Scesny always walked with a limp, but doctors never seemed concerned. But by the time she was 13, her mom set out to get answers and they learned Ashley had juvenile arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder.

As …

Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, Dr. Robert Koval, infusion therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

All About Chronic Inflammation: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

September 28, 2022Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, chronic inflammation, inflammation, osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

chronic inflammation

Most people have heard of inflammation and know it can be a good thing when it comes to fighting off infection or injury.

Over time, however, chronic inflammation may negatively impact bones, muscles, joints and organs, leading to much more …

Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, chronic inflammation, inflammation, osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Knee Pain: Causes and When to See a Specialist

June 16, 2022Filed Under: Knee Tagged With: Arthritis, knee pain, knee pain in kids, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, Orthopedics, Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, overuse injury

Knee pain afflicts millions of people every day and is a common condition we treat at Texas Orthopedics. In fact, as many as 1 in 4 Americans suffer from chronic knee pain. We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon Robert Blais, …

Filed Under: Knee Tagged With: Arthritis, knee pain, knee pain in kids, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, Orthopedics, Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, overuse injury

Can We Turn Back the Clock When it Comes to Our Bones and Joints?

January 26, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: Arthritis, inflammation, low impact exercise, musculoskeletal health, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, osteoporosis

Is there such a thing as the Fountain of Youth when it comes to our bones and joints?

We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barbara Bergin if it’s possible to slow down the course of time on our bodies. …

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Arthritis, inflammation, low impact exercise, musculoskeletal health, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, osteoporosis

Low-Impact Exercise Has High Value

January 6, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: Arthritis, high intensity, joint replacement, low impact exercise, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, physical therapist, physical therapy, rehab, Rehabilitation, Texas Orthopedics

If getting fit is one of your goals this year, there are plenty of activities to choose from to get your heart rate up, burn calories and build muscle and strong bones. One thing to consider when you begin an …

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Arthritis, high intensity, joint replacement, low impact exercise, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, physical therapist, physical therapy, rehab, Rehabilitation, Texas Orthopedics

Your Guide to Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Ups

September 28, 2021Filed Under: Arthritis, Rheumatology, Spine Tagged With: Arthritis, back, Dr. Ai Mukai, neck, physiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation, RA flare, Rheumatoid Arthritis, spine

Courtesy SpineUniverse

Managing your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an ongoing balancing act. Even people with well-controlled RA symptoms can be surprised by sudden flare ups.

SpineUniverse editorial board member and board certified physiatrist Dr. Ai Mukai says rheumatoid arthritis flare …

Filed Under: Arthritis, Rheumatology, Spine Tagged With: Arthritis, back, Dr. Ai Mukai, neck, physiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation, RA flare, Rheumatoid Arthritis, spine

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