Osteoarthritis In the News
- Study: Women May Feel More Pain Than Men Do
WebMD Health News – January 23, 2012
Though not likely to be the final word, new research shows that women may feel pain more intensely than men do, especially for specific types of pain.... - Heat Treatments for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
EverydayHealth.com – November 15, 2011
“Heat can help in relieving pain and spasm and is especially good before exercise — it can often increase how far the joint can be moved,” says Theodore Fields, MD, director of the Rheumatology Faculty Practice Plan at Hospital for Special Surgery... - Low Back Range of Motion Exercise for Spinal Arthritis
About.com – November 11, 2011
Tips for improving low back flexibility when you have spinal arthritis... - Sleep Tips for Arthritis in the Neck
About.com – September 29, 2011
Hagit Rajter, physical therapist at the Joint Mobility Center at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery, says that when you sleep, your head should be in line with your spine.... - State of the Science in the Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis - A Conference for Nurses
HSS – July 12, 2011
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting 27 million Americans. In an effort to raise awareness and increase knowledge of OA among the nursing community, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the American Journal of Nursing and the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses will present a groundbreaking two-day symposium... - What to Expect from Total Hip Replacement Surgery
LifeScript.com – May 10, 2011
Hip replacements are faster and safer than ever with new materials and surgical procedures. Find out about the recent innovations and what to expect as you recover... - Hospital for Special Surgery to Host International Arthritis Summit in 2011
HSS – June 28, 2010
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) plans to host a two-day international Osteoarthritis Summit in June 2011... - Boning Up on Bone Drugs
More Magazine – June 1, 2010
Late last fall I started walking like a penguin. The array of specialists I waddled in to see—the anesthesiologist, the physiatrist (a doctor who supervises physical therapy and rehabilitation), the rheumatologist, the sports-med doctor and finally the back surgeon—were baffled by my gait and the increasingly intense throbbing in my left buttock... - HealthWatch: Knee Pain From Arthritis
WCBS-TV – May 11, 2010
Do your knees hurt, creak or pop? You may be like millions of Americans who suffer from arthritis in the knees... - Eliminating Shoulder Pain
foxnews.com – May 11, 2010
Getting old is tough. In fact, arthritis is the second most frequent chronic condition in the United States today. It can affect any joint in your body and it can really stop you in your tracks. Luckily, there are many options available to those suffering with this condition, including joint replacement surgery... - How to Prevent and Treat Arthritis
Family Circle Magazine – April 1, 2010
While there are over 100 different arthritis-related conditions, half of the 46 million sufferers in the U.S. have osteoarthritis. In fact, it's estimated that almost 50 percent of us will be dealing with some form of it by the time we turn 65. ... - Hospital for Special Surgery Supports Arthritis Foundation Focus on Raising National Awareness of Osteoarthritis
– February 4, 2010
Hospital for Special Surgery, (HSS), a world leader in orthopedics and rheumatology, today announced its support of the Arthritis Foundation and Ad Council newly launched campaign, "Moving is the Best Medicine," to raise awareness of osteoarthritis, increase public health education and support breakthrough research.... - Hospital for Special Surgery Launches Study of Injectable Medication to Treat Painful Thumb Arthritis
– February 1, 2010
Imagine living with an aching, throbbing thumb day in and day out. The pain can be so bad, you can’t use your hand and it keeps you up at night. A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Arthritis Foundation, aims to find out if injections of a hyaluronan product can provide pain relief.... - Injections May Boost Knee Surgery Success
MSN (HealthDay News) – January 28, 2010
For people with arthritis, injections of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory fluid can improve recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery to repair damaged cartilage, researchers say.... - Arthritis Foundation Presents Highest Nationwide Volunteer Award
Arthritis Foundation – December 2, 2009
The Arthritis Foundation bestowed Laura Robbins, DSW, with its highest nationwide volunteer award, the Charles B. Harding Award for Distinguished Service, during the organization's national meeting on Nov. 20 in Atlanta.... - Should You Give Injectables a Shot for Osteoarthritis Pain?
WebMD – October 7, 2009
Finding relief from knee pain can be a trying experience for the nearly 27 million Americans who live with osteoarthritis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help many, but these medications can have serious side effects, including ulcers and serious gastrointestinal bleeding. What’s more, supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin, which were once hailed as miracles, have not always lived up to their claims in clinical studies.... - Satisfaction High Among Hip Replacement Patients
Modern Medicine – September 10, 2009
Four years after total hip arthroplasty, most patients report that their preoperative expectations were either completely or somewhat fulfilled, according to a study published in the Sept. 1 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.... - HealthWatch: Easing Arthritis
WCBS-TV 2 – August 4, 2009
It adds up to more than $128 billion in healthcare costs. Much of it spent on total joint replacements. But CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez is here to tell us that there are some steps short of total joint replacement that can ease the pain.... - Quantitative MRI Helps to Repair Damaged Knees
Medical Imaging International – July 31, 2009
Investigators have shown that a biodegradable scaffold or plug can be used to treat patients with damaged knee cartilage. The study is unique in that it utilized serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning and newer quantitative T2 mapping to examine how the plug incorporated itself into the knee.... - New Hip Surgeries Boost Mobility, Fend off Arthritis
USA TODAY – July 20, 2009
Jasmine Caccamo talks about how she was not able to walk down a New York City block without having to stop several times and rest her sore hip. She is only 26 years old. Enough already, she thought. This is just decades too young for the jabbing pain in my groin.... - X-ray vision: Arthritis leads to replacement
New York Daily News – April 5, 2009
Arthritis affects the shoulder less frequently than the hip or knee, but it still results in more than 10,000 shoulder replacements per year in the United States. The most common type of arthritis in the shoulder, osteoarthritis, is a degenerative condition that destroys the cartilage on the humerus (ball) and glenoid (socket). It usually affects people over the age of 60, and can cause severe pain and limitation of motion.... - The ultimate guide to healthy joints
Natural Health magazine – April 1, 2009
The right diet can help you avoid osteoarthritis or manage its symptoms, says Vijay Vad, MD, author of Arthritis Rx (Gotham Books, 2006), and sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He recommends an antiinflammatory eating plan, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and omega-3 fats from cold-water fish, olive oil, and walnuts. Avoid or eliminate red meat, dairy, polyunsaturated vegetable oils (safflower, sunflower, soy, peanut, and corn), refined grains and sugars (white breads, white flour pastas), and processed foods.... - Arthritis: Fighting the Pain
NBC Nightly News – October 27, 2008
More than 50 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, which brings 735,000 patients to hospitals for joint replacements every year and costs Medicare $25,000 to $50,000 each. NBC's Robert Bazell talks to Dr. Edward Craig of Hospital for Special Surgery about total shoulder replacement surgery.... - Surgical Innovations for Osteoarthritis
NBC Nightly News – October 26, 2008
In a two part series on surgical innovations for osteoarthritis, two HSS surgeons and their patients will be featured tomorrow night, Oct. 27, and the following evening, Oct. 28, on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams at 6:30 p.m. on ch. 4. Tomorrow night's segment covers total shoulder replacement with Dr. Edward Craig and two of his patients. The following night, Dr. Riley Williams' clinical research study on advances in cartilage repair will be highlighted. Two patients in different stages of the cartilage clinical trial are also interviewed along with an explanation of the study by Dr. Williams.... - Beyond Arthritis: Hip and Knee Replacements for Women
WebMD – November 27, 2007
With the baby boom generation hitting their 60s -- the age at which joints start to hurt and ultimately give out -- more and more people are seeking knee and hip replacements to maintain their active lifestyle.... - Easing the Pain of Knee Arthritis
CBS Evening News – October 8, 2007
Steven Haas, M.D., of Hospital for Special Surgery, told her he would give her a high-performance kind of knee that moves and feels more like a natural one. It's especially good for women, he said, who require new knees more often than men because theirs are less muscular and more prone to injuries....
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