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Arthritis of the Hip & Knee: Treatment Options
Treatments for this common cause of pain range from physical therapy to surgery. Researchers say a combination of medication and non-drug treatments is ideal for treating arthritis. For instance, The U.S. National Library of Medicine says acetaminophen (up to 4 …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: acetaminophen, acupuncture, analgesics, Arthritis, arthritis pain, FL, hip pain, hip replacement, joint pain, joint replacement, knee pain, knee replacement, NSAIDs, osteoarthritis, osteotomy, physical therapy, St. Petersburg General Hospital
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Injuries and Conditions Causing Hip Pain
Fractures are a serious cause of hip pain — but they're not always to blame. The bone, muscles, tendons and cartilage in our hips can become injured or worn down, causing hip pain. Overuse, sports (such as running) and falls …
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Kyphoplasty and Spinal Fractures
If you live with Osteoporosis or have Sudden Back Pain, it is possible you have experienced a Spinal Fracture. Learn more about Spinal Fractures and a minimally invasive procedure called Kyphoplasty. Your spine supports your whole body. The spine is …
Categories: Orthopedic Health
Tags: back pain, balloon, bones, cement, FL, fracture, kyphoplasty, osteoporosis, pain, spine, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, Surgery, vertebra, vertebrae, vertebroplasty
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Top Tips for Hip Pain
Hip pain can make even the most routine activities difficult, but lifestyle changes or surgery can help you live better. Suffering from hip pain can make getting out of bed each day a daunting task. You don’t have to live …
Top Tips for Managing Arthritis
Are you suffering from arthritis? Ask yourself these questions to determine if you’re doing everything possible to effectively manage your condition. Am I maintaining a healthy weight? Being overweight places extra stress on joints, which can aggravate stiffness, pain and …
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Understanding Your Back Pain
Chances are good that you’ve experienced back pain at one time or another–and you're not alone Back pain is one of the most common medical issues, affecting most people at some point during their lives. It can range from a …
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How to Keep Your Bones Strong
Maintaining strong bones takes a commitment to preventative measures and good health, but the self-discipline required is always worth it. Frail bones and osteoporosis can make old age painful, expensive, and filled with inconvenient and unnecessary trips to the doctor …
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The Basics of Knee Replacement Surgery
Surgery may be the answer if your knee is compromised due to arthritis or injury, and other treatments to relieve pain have fallen short. The knee is the largest joint in the body, and having healthy knees is an important …
Osteoporosis and Compression Fractures
How healthy are your bones? As we age, we can lose bone density, which can lead to pain, fractures, and weakness. Two common issues to consider are osteoporosis and compression fractures. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue, and it …
What to Expect After Knee Surgery
If you suffer from knee pain or injury, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend knee surgery. This may sound daunting at first, but such a procedure can often alleviate the problems you are experiencing. Knee surgery is one of the least …