The Joint Replacement Center of Scottsdale
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When we were younger, bone health was probably the last thing on our minds! But as we get older, it’s important for all of us to take steps to keep our bones as strong and healthy as possible. Currently, over 32.5 million adults in the US suffer from osteoarthritis. Our risk of developing this Read More…
If you’ve ever known someone who has arthritis, then you know how painful it can be. When the joints become inflamed, they swell and become stiff, causing pain and general discomfort. They may also become red and warm to the touch. Typically, arthritis eventually leads to a loss in range of motion. It’s a Read More…
If your knee pain started suddenly, or soon after a particular movement you made, then you may already have a good idea of how it happened — even if you don’t know exactly what the problem is. Maybe you were playing basketball or hiking, or maybe you fell and hit your knee on the Read More…
You’ve made the decision to have knee replacement surgery, and the date has been set. You’re looking forward to getting your mobility back, resuming your usual activities and feeling less pain. You may be wondering how to prepare for knee surgery and what you can do to make sure that your recovery goes as Read More…
Inflammation is the body’s natural and necessary response to cell damage caused by trauma or injury, chemicals and other toxins, pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, and other irritants. It’s the way the body starts to heal itself. But at times this response can be triggered when it shouldn’t be (as in the case Read More…
It’s not unusual for people who are in their fifties or older to experience hip pain. The decades can take a toll on a person’s bones, muscles and joints, leading — in some cases — to osteoarthritis. Younger people can also have hip pain, of course. Sometimes joint injuries can cause discomfort years later. Read More…