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ASK THE EXPERT Board Certified, Hip and Knee Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon FDA-Approved, Non-Surgical Treatment For Hip and Knee Joint Pain: What Is PRP? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are becoming very popular. This cell therapy is FDA Approved and used to treat a variety of conditions such as sports injuries, joint pain, arthritis, and even hair loss. Whileother products use

Hip fractures are common fractures in the elderly population. Because of improvement in health care delivery systems and a better understanding of diseases and medical conditions, human beings have started to live longer. This means the elderly population is increasing day by day and so is the incidence of hip fractures. Hip fractures have become common in the younger age

Relieving Hip and Knee Pain without Surgery Hip and Knee pain are common complaints orthopedic surgeons encounter. An individual can develop pain in the hips and knees and the incidence increases with age. The average incidence of developing Hip and Knee pain is around 10% in the general population. Older individuals have hip and knee pain while performing simple activities

What is the difference? Knee replacement surgery is the procedure where the damaged or the eroded portion of the joint surface is removed and the surface is resurfaced with the help of metallic and ceramic components. It is important to know that the knee joint is made up of 3 compartments: medial (inner),lateral (outer), and patella-femoral compartment (underneath the knee

What is Inflammatory Arthritis? Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Inflammatory Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints which is caused by an overactive immune system. It usually affects multiple joints of the body at the same time. It is less common than Osteoarthritis, which affects people at a later stage of life. What are the types

Infection is the most common and the most serious complication following joint replacement surgery. Infection is simply understood as an abnormal growth of microorganisms (most commonly bacteria) within previously microorganism-free tissue. Joint infection is the most common reason for revision joint replacement surgery.  Why is infection a risk in replaced hip and knee joints?  Hip and knee joints are relatively

The hip joint is the largest joint of the body. The hip joint is designed as a ball-and-socket joint and can withstand repeated motion and a good amount of wear and tear. During any type of hip movement, as during walking or running, a cushion of cartilage in the joint prevents friction. With age, the cartilage can wear down or

RESUMING SPORTS AFTER KNEE REPLACEMENT RETURN TO ACTIVITIES FOLLOWING KNEE ARTHROPLASTY IS OF CONCERN TO MANY PATIENTS. IT IS KNOWN THAT REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAN IMPROVE A PERSON’S QUALITY OF LIFE AND HELP LOWER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTHCARE. IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT A LOW TO MODERATE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS SAFE AND DESIRABLE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

What is knee replacement surgery?  Knee replacement surgery is removal of the diseased articular surface and resurfacing the knee with artificial components comprised of metal and polyethylene. The surgery is performed on an osteoarthritic knee whose articular surface, made up of cartilage, degenerates resulting in pain and decreased function.  How do I know I need Knee replacement surgery?  Knee replacement surgery