July 2004
Ask Dr. Marks: 07/04
Subscribers Only I’m 74 and still play competitive tennis. Several years ago I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hip. While I’m not experiencing a great deal of pain, my mobility is less each year. Is there any type of hip replacement that would allow me to continue playing tennis? I generally discourage my patients from playing competitive singles tennis after a total hip replacement, although they may continue to play doubles. The general population of patients with…
Exit Strategies...And More
Subscribers Only Three gadgets to help you get into and out of your car, plus one to help you fill ‘er up.
Easing Morning Stiffness
Subscribers Only The key is preparing your body before you get out of bed.
Eat To Beat Inflammation
Subscribers Only To ease RA pain, concentrate on foods rich in omega-3 fatty acid.
If The Shoe Fits....
Subscribers Only Proper shoes can help you get your day off on the right foot.
In The News: 07/04
Subscribers Only ‘Scaffolding’ Could Be Arthritis Breakthrough Based on a recent procedure developed at the University of Missouri, the science of tissue engineering and biological stimulation is fast becoming one of the most important developments in orthopaedic medicine. And it may make osteoarthritis a thing of the past. In most cases, patients who undergo surgery to repair a damaged knee, for example, end up experiencing arthritis as they grow older. When a portion of a torn meniscus—the cartilage that…
Shoulder-Pain Rx: The Quest Goes On
Subscribers Only Throughout history, physicians have sought ways to maintain this vulnerable mechanism’s stability. We’re not there yet.