Why Do My Joints Hurt When The Weather Changes?
Some scientists think that joint pain in cold weather isn’t itself caused by the temperature, but rather by shifts in barometric pressure.
Dr. Dan Albright
Does Hip and Knee Pain Affect Your Heart?
You are probably too aware of how hip and knee pain affects your mobility, especially if you want to exercise. The bad news is that having hip and knee pain or inflammatory conditions like arthritis puts you at a greater risk of developing some heart conditions.
When is a Good Time to Schedule Hip Replacement Surgery?
Which time of year is the best time to have total hip replacement surgery?
Why is the Anterior Approach for Total Hip Replacement Surgery Better?
There are three surgical approaches to total hip replacement surgery. Which is best for you?
Osteoarthritis May Lead to Hip and Knee Replacement
The overall inflammation and degeneration of the cartilage cause pain, sometimes to the point that mobility becomes a problem. When mobility becomes a problem knee or hip replacement surgery may become necessary.
What Should I Expect After Total Hip Replacement Surgery?
So the hip replacement surgery is done, now what? Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina explains what happens next. He discusses what happens in the hospital and then what to expect in rehab and back at home.
How to Tell if Your Knee Pain is Arthritis
Most often, people go about their daily life without knowing a simple knee pain has a story to tell. People commonly blame exhaustion, overwork or an unusual sleeping position for their aching knee joint. The logical modus operandi is to self-diagnose and treat as if it is a temporary condition, but how do you know if it is something chronic like arthritis?
