Knee
Dr. J.Stuart Melvin is a contributing author on Arthritis-health.com, where he has written patient education content about arthritis conditions and treatment. Melvin, S. Should You Get a Cortisone Steroid Injection? Arthritis-health. Updated June 16, 2020 https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/should-you-get-cortisone-steroid-injection Read More
A recent article in the Journal of Arthroplasty found golfers returned to golf at a higher level and with less discomfort within 6 months after total knee replacement. Read article: Total Knee Replacement Improves Golfer's Handicap Read More
Knee pain can be a frustrating problem for people of all ages. Whether you’re an athlete trying to stay in the game or just trying to get through your daily routine, pain in the knee can really slow you down. Pain in and around the... Read More
In a goal to preserve one’s joint, several different surgical techniques exist to stimulate one’s body to regenerate cartilage within the knee. Cartilage is unique in that it lacks a blood supply. As a result, once injured, the body has a poor capacity to heal... Read More
A focus on physical therapy was the right solution for me By David L. When you think of severe knee injuries nowadays, images of football players and pro athletes often come to mind. However, I can tell you from personal—and very painful—experience that simply taking... Read More
Part Two In this second video of a two-part series, Dr. John Klimkiewicz of Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine discusses several surgical procedures for the knee, in particular meniscus repair and cartilage regeneration, as well as rehabilitation and recovery goals and timelines. Dr. John... Read More
Knee injuries are a frequent occurrence for a wide variety of athletes—young and old, amateur and professional, male and female. In the first of two videos, Dr. John Klimkiewicz of Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine introduces the basics of biologic knee preservation, including factors in... Read More
Why one ACL is jealous of the other By Gabriel Bojanini I’m an average, fun-loving 25-year old who is obsessed with playing basketball. It’s something I try to do every day if possible. If I’m not playing basketball, then I’m lifting in the gym, running,... Read More
So you’re ready to have your knee replaced. You’re tired of the pain and stiffness that affects your daily activity caused by your arthritic knee. Total knee replacement surgery is your best option, but you’ve heard horror stories about the pain from your friends—and you’re... Read More
Myofascial pain syndrome is a fairly common pain disorder among adults. With this condition, pressure on sensitive areas in muscles can cause pain in other parts of the body. Dry needling is a manual medicine technique that treats this dysfunction. The following is a brief... Read More
