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Another Reason to Say No to Meniscus Surgery: Knee Arthritis

Orthopedic surgeons perform about 700,000 knee meniscus surgeries every year in the United States, making it the most-performed knee procedure in the country. So you’d think there must be an abundance of research showing this procedure works. Unfortunately, this is not the case; in fact, study after study has shown meniscus surgery to be ineffective … Continued

How To Spot An Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment Scam

So many people these days are, justifiably, looking for alternatives to surgery and other traditional treatments. As is the norm with supply and demand, clinics offering stem cell treatments have been popping up all over the place in recent years. However, when it comes to orthopedic stem cell treatments, very few are actually qualified to … Continued

How To Tell If An Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment Is Legit

Countless clinics across the country now offer stem cell treatments. Unfortunately, however, not all clinics are legitimate, so it’s extremely important that you understand what you’re getting when you are considering an orthopedic stem cell treatment. So many are making claims that simply aren’t possible to achieve, such as being able to retread a joint … Continued

Is Your Tennis Elbow Really an Elbow Problem?

With spring giving way to summer next week and Wimbledon just around the corner, we are in the midst of tennis season, when tennis courts everywhere stay busy with athletes in training and weekend warriors alike. While the term “tennis elbow” may lead you to believe it is a risk of the game, the truth … Continued

The Multifidus Muscle – The Primary Stabilizer In The Spine

The most important structure for spinal stabilization and support is likely one you’ve never heard about: the multifidus muscle. Study after study has shown that when this muscle’s not happy, the entire neck and back suffer. However, despite the fact that the multifidus is easy to see on an MRI, most physicians or surgeons haven’t … Continued

10 Benefits of Exercise You Might Not Know About

The number-one reason most people begin an exercise regimen is to lose weight. You may know people—or you may be one of those people—who binge through the winter, for example, and then thrust themselves into a rigorous exercise program in the spring to lose weight for the dreaded swimsuit season. And while losing and maintaining … Continued

Tendon and Ligament Tears: Types and Treatments

Finding out that you have a torn tendon or ligament can be concerning. At the word tear, many envision massive damage and inevitable surgery to repair it or stitch it up. And while surgery is, unfortunately, often the only treatment offered, the truth is, most tendon and ligament tears aren’t really extreme enough to require … Continued

Does Your Stem Cell Expert Have A Dangerous History?

In our digital age, we are obsessed with evaluations and ratings. We search diligently on Amazon for the “best product” with the best reviews and ratings. Consumer Reports is a go-to for a large purchase, where we spend time reviewing the pros and cons and editor’s notes. Dining plans are often made after reviewing Yelp … Continued

5 Ways To Keep Your Joints Healthy And Prevent Arthritis

Keeping your joints healthy and strong is the key to preventing, or delaying the onset of, wear-and tear arthritis, or osteoarthritis. If arthritis is already a part of your life, this doesn’t mean you should stop caring for you joints. There are many things you can either relieve your symptoms or protect your joints as … Continued

Hands, Ankles, Wrists, and Toes…Arthritis in the Smaller Joints

During our arthritis series for National Arthritis Month, we’ve talked a lot about the big joints—the knees, hips, and shoulders. But arthritis in smaller joints, such as the hands, ankles, wrists, and toes, can be equally devastating. Today, we’re going to explore arthritis and regenerative treatments, including some patient results and videos, in the ankles … Continued

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