A study published Jan 12, 2021 looked at the potential benefit of using Vitamin C supplements after total knee replacement as a way to reduce the risk of postoperative Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This study which evaluated a group of 153 patients who received supplementation vs 139 that did not and found that taking 1000mg per day for 40 days after surgery was …
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Can an ACL Tear Heal by Itself?
The most common knee injuries include sprains or tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).1 Many patients who experience an ACL injury need surgery to get back their full knee function. However, some people with ACL tears may have an adequate recovery without an operation. Discover how ACL injuries heal and your treatment options for an ACL tear below. About ACL Injuries Your ACL …
What Is Spinal Fusion? How Can It Help With Chronic Back Pain?
Some patients with chronic back conditions receive a spinal fusion procedure to address their symptoms. This surgery can relieve specific back issues when conservative approaches don’t improve them. Learn more about spinal fusion surgery and how it can reduce chronic back pain below. How Spinal Fusion Works Spinal fusion can occur as a result of a spine condition or as a deliberate effect of …
Methods of Marijuana Treatment for Medical Purposes
People can consume medical cannabis in a variety of ways, and different methods impact each individual differently. For example, more than 100 different types of cannabinoids and terpenes exist, not to mention the types of concentrated, pressed, or loose resin extracted from the cannabis leaves and flower.1 Before you start using medical marijuana, it’s important that you dive into the different types and how …
Guide to Medical Marijuana for Seniors
When today’s seniors were young, marijuana was often seen as a part of youthful experimentation. Now, more seniors are embracing the use of medical marijuana to help with chronic pain, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and more. As medical marijuana for older adults becomes more commonplace, one study found that Medicare reimbursements for common prescription medications fell after more states, including New York, adopted medical marijuana …
Qualifications for Medical Marijuana in New York
When you need a medical marijuana card in New York, it’s important to understand the difference between state law and federal laws.1 You must have a certain serious illness that you need to treat, live in New York, and see a physician who is licensed to issue medical marijuana. In addition to these medical marijuana qualifications in New York, you must understand the different …
Arthroscopic Surgery vs. Knee Replacement
Once conservative knee pain treatment options no longer provide benefit, people with chronic, severe knee pain must often make a decision between two procedures: arthroscopic surgery or knee replacement. The choice is an important one, and patients should be aware of the differences between arthroscopic surgery and knee replacement before making a decision. The Difference Between Arthroscopic Surgery and Knee Replacement The major difference …
When to See a Doctor for Joint Pain
Joint stiffness and pain are a part of life. As people age, they almost inevitably develop stiffness in one or more joints. That stiffness may cause discomfort or even pain, but not every joint pain requires a trip to a joint pain doctor. Most cases of joint pain are temporary — they will go away on their own or after a short course of …
Spinal Surgery for Degenerative Disc Disease
Non-Surgical Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments Not everyone with degenerative disc disease will require surgery to treat the problem. In fact, many people may find relief with conservative degenerative disc disease treatments. “Conservative” degenerative disc disease treatments include physical therapy, oral pain-relieving medications, and steroid injections into the problem area. Physical therapy for degenerative disc disease encompasses a wide range of passive therapies — interventions …
Why Have a Hip Replacement?
Many people have hip pain, but not everyone will need hip replacement. For those who do need it, hip replacement surgery can have a profound impact on the patient, relieving pain, increasing mobility and functionality, and improving quality of life. In others, conservative treatments are sufficient. How does someone with hip pain or disability know if they need hip replacement? To help people answer …
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