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Preparing for hip replacement surgery begins several weeks or more before the actual surgery. Being as healthy as possible before your surgery can help you recover and lower your chances of developing a complication. You can do several things before hip replacement surgery to help you prepare for ...

You have two C-shaped discs of cartilage (soft tissue) that connect your thigh bone to your shinbone. These are called menisci. They’re like shock absorbers for your bones. They also help to keep your knee stable. Athletes who play contact sports like football and hockey are prone to meniscus tears. But you ...

Pickleball is America’s favorite emerging recreational sport at the moment. The game that was first developed on Washington’s Bainbridge Island in 1965 is taking the Sonoma County by storm for its ease of access, fun, quick action, and social attraction. What’s lost in the excitement, however, is that the sport ...

Arthritis is a very common condition characterized by joint inflammation that affects millions of individuals each year. Any person living with arthritis can attest to the pain, swelling, stiffness, and discomfort resulting from this condition. These individuals also understand the daily reality of how small changes in your ...

Men and women are different in many ways, including in genetics, bone structure, and body mass composition. Orthopedic diseases and injuries affect both genders, yet their manifestation and predominance greatly vary across the genders. Some orthopedic issues are more prevalent in women while others are more prominent in ...

Bones are the elementary framework around which the whole body is built. Bones provide support and protect your internal organs from damage. So it's not wrong to say that your body is as strong as your bones. Over the past decades, bone health has become a significant concern ...