Posture Matters for Next Avenue
While it’s often a shock for patients to hear that they have arthritis in their spine, research has shown that anyone past their teenage years will start experiencing some structural changes. Some degeneration is genetic and structural – like how the spine is made, aligned (scoliosis can cause uneven wear and tear), and how big
Read MoreDon’t Shrug Off Shoulder Replacement Surgery!
Are you one of the 16 million Americans with shoulder pain and function loss because of arthritis? Are you thinking about total shoulder replacement surgery, but fear it’s too costly or risky? A new study from Johns Hopkins University shows that not only is total shoulder replacement surgery (arthroplasty) less expensive, but it is also
Read MoreAthletes and Concussion
Neil Wagner The brain tsunamis that concussions set in motion can change the structure of athletes’ brains. Athletes — from football players to equestrians to cyclists — get concussions. They aren’t the only ones, of course, but for people who put their bodies on the line daily, the odds of sustaining a brain injury are
Read MoreSmartphone Pinky: Fact or Fiction?
Texting, tweeting, emailing – these days, smartphones have become part of our lives, and practically everyone has a one in their purse, pocket, or hand. But could the constant use of your smartphone be changing the way your hand looks? Despite claims of people suffering from “smartphone pinky,” experts in the field of hand surgery
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