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16 Jun 2017

Treating Ankle Pain without Surgery

16 Jun 2017 Joint Health Ankle Pain

Ankle problems are common for people who’re on their feet a lot. However, there is a fine line between tired feet and an injury, and it is important to recognize when an injury has occurred in order to avoid aggravating the problem. We experience pain for a reason, and when our body experiences pain...Read More

9 Jun 2017

Ankle Pain: Common Causes

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9 Jun 2017 Joint Health Achilles Tendonitis, Ankle Pain, Bursitis, Gout, plantar fasciitis, Septic Arthritis, Sprained Ankle, stress fracture

Did you know that your ankle is a synovial hinge joint made up of three bones? It is actually much more complex than you might guess, with a total of 28 bones and 25 joints in the foot and ankle, creating a very stable and powerful platform that allows your ankle to move only slightly from side to s...Read More

22 Nov 2016

5 Signs You May Have Hip Arthritis

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22 Nov 2016 Doctors, General, Joint Health hip arthritis, joint pain, orthopaedics, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Written by: Dr. Ali Dalal Degenerative joint disease is a very common cause of hip pain. Figuring out whether the true source of pain is the hip or the back can be a diagnostic challenge for both the doctor and the patient. Indeed, several patients have both back and hip problems. Here are 5 com...Read More

19 Jul 2016

Bisphosphonate Femur Fractures: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

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19 Jul 2016 Doctors, Joint Health fracture prevention, hip, joint health, orthopedics, osteoporosis, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Written by: Ali Dalal, MD view post on original source - LinkedIn 7/17/2016- Bisphosphonates (BPs) are a revolutionary class of medicines that can preserve bone health and prevent fractures caused by osteoporosis. They go by the trade names of Boniva™, Fosamax™, and Reclast™ among others. They...Read More

1 Jul 2016

Muscle-sparing surgery for hip replacement

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1 Jul 2016 Joint Health approach, hip replacement, minimally invasive

Joint replacement surgery is one of the oldest procedures in history. Since 1891, orthopedic surgeons have been replacing faulty hips due to fracture, arthritis, and structural abnormalities. Thanks to 125 years of innovation, modern-day hip replacements are arguably the most advanced orthopedic sur...Read More

3 Jun 2016

Want Healthy Joints? Hydrate!

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3 Jun 2016 General, Joint Health healthy joints, hydration

Each task you perform requires your brain to collaborate with the musculoskeletal system. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones – they must all be in good working order to allow for joints to move properly. What fuels your machine so that you have pain-free movement with a full range of motion? Wate...Read More

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