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. Barbara Bergin participated in a two-part Facebook Live series to present viewers with the facts […]
Arthritis
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. 1. Lowering your BMI can help you manage arthritis symptoms. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of […]
Are Steroid Shots Safe?
If you are living with debilitating joint pain that keeps you from performing normal daily tasks or even enjoying hobbies and activities you used to love, corticosteroid injections may be recommended as a non-surgical treatment option to help reduce pain and inflammation. But many question whether or not steroid shots are safe. In short, steroid […]
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 quick tips to help you plan a healthy diet that may help to reduce arthritis symptoms […]
