Weight loss can protect you from the need for a knee replacement. This should not be news to you. People who are overweight understand that their arthritis related knee problems can be made worse because of their weight. The news you are probably looking for is a way to lose that weight. In the end
Many total knee replacement patients are overweight or obese. There is a thinking among many that after the knee replacement, their physical activity levels and weight will improve. This does not appear to be true for some as research points out. In many knee replacement patients, weight loss does not occur. I recently read a
We will often receive emails from people who will say “I am 59 years old, very active. I have wear and tear damage in my knee I am being told to lay off or stop weight lifting and running. I can still play golf but it now hurts on some of the swings. My orthopedist
What is microfracture knee surgery? Knee microfracture surgery is a common arthroscopic procedure where an awl (a sharp pointed tool) is pushed into the bone where the protective knee cartilage has worn away. The small holes made by the awl are called microfractures. The goal of this surgery is to build new cartilage. A multinational research team that includes
Marc Darrow, M.D., J.D
Marc Darrow, M.D., J.D., is one of the most experienced Stem Cell doctors in the world. He utilizes Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy and Prolotherapy, for the treatment of joints, tendons, ligaments and many other injuries and syndromes all over the body including back and neck pain. He taught at UCLA, and trained there with Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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