Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement
As the length of stay for hip and knee arthroplasty has decreased over the years, “outpatient,” or same-calendar-day discharge has become increasingly common.
Should You Get a Cortisone Steroid Injection?
One of the most commonly used medical treatments for arthritis joint pain is the cortisone injection. Whether or not a cortisone injection is right for you depends on many factors. For example, is inflammation causing your joint pain? Which joint is affected? Are you in need of short-term relief?
Top Doctor 2020 by Northern Virginia Magazine
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7 Core Exercises to Relieve Back and Hip Arthritis Pain
When you do core-building exercises, you strengthen the muscles in your abdomen and back. Strong core muscles take pressure off your spine and hip joints, which can help reduce arthritis pain and prevent additional joint damage.
Is My Hip Pain From Arthritis or Bursitis?
When something goes wrong in the hip joint, there are a lot of possible culprits: bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and more. Just as with low back pain, the source of hip pain can be difficult to pinpoint.