Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss and blindness among people 50 and older. According to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, about one in 10 Americans in this age bracket have the early form of AMD, while approximately 1 out of every 100 Americans age 50 and … Read more
Many people experience knee pain, popping or cracking, or swelling following their meniscus surgery. While these symptoms can be uncomfortable and irritating, usually they resolve with time as the knee continues to heal. This article will briefly review the anatomy of the knee, meniscal injury, treatments, and common symptoms that you may experience following surgery. … Read more
If you have had a hip surgery or have dislocated your hip, you will likely be required to use a hip brace for about two to four weeks after your surgery or dislocation. Will I be required to wear a hip brace? Ask your doctor if you will need to wear a brace after your … Read more
MRI with contrast should be ordered when a more detailed view of organ structure and function is needed; a detailed view of inflammation, analysis or diagnosis of a reported tumor, or to analyze blood flow and supply. Contrast allows for more detailed and clearer image capturing and is useful in the assessment and diagnosis of a … Read more
SUPERPATH® is a relatively new technique used to replace the hip joint. For the past 25+ years surgeons have been improving techniques for hip replacements and as a result, Arizona surgeon, Dr. Jimmy Chow, has encountered this SUPERPATH® technique by combining two previous hip replacement techniques (Dr. Brad Penenberg’s SUPERCAP and Dr. Stephen Murphy’s PATH). … Read more
For every Batman, there is a Joker; for every Superman, there is a Lex Luthor; and for your primary mover muscles, there are antagonistic muscles. There are several antagonistic muscle pairings in your body, and knowing how they work can help you train smarter and get bigger and stronger. Having a good understanding of antagonistic … Read more
Causes of Hip Pain Hip pain symptoms and treatment are a very common reason for doctor visits worldwide. There are many reasons that people of all ages may experience hip pain. From arthritis to fractures (breaks in bone), there are a very large number of reasons why hip pain occurs. Pain can also result from … Read more
Legg-Perthes Disease Causes Legg-Perthes disease is a rare disorder with very few cases diagnosed each year worldwide. Most researchers and physicians alike agree that there is no known cause for Legg-Perthes disease. It is thought that this disease may have genetic origins and may run in families. This can also be a congenital anomaly like … Read more
Bursitis Causes This articles has been created to assist you in your understanding of what bursitis is and how it is commonly treated. Before moving any further into the discussion of bursitis, we need to first understand what a bursa is (pl. bursae) Bursae are fluid filled sacs lined with a synovial membrane which produce … Read more
In general, hip fractures refer to fractures (broken bone) of the part of the femur that is closest to the hip joint. All of the following are considered hip fractures: femoral neck fractures, intertrochanteric femur fractures, and subtrochanteric femur fractures. You may hear these terms used if you or a loved one ever sustains a … Read more