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Alternative Treatments for Joint Replacement by Brett Whitfield, M.D., FAAOS There are more than a hundred types of arthritis, and 70 million Americans, or about one in three people, suffer... Read More
How Cold Weather Affects Arthritis by OrthoVirginia Team Perhaps you believed your grandmother or grandfather was a mystical meteorologist, capable of predicting a temperature drop when his or... Read More
What is Arthritis and How is It Treated? by Ryan Robertson, M.D. Key Points Arthritis is damage to the joints that results in changes to the joint lining, cartilage, ligaments... Read More
New Advancements in Treatment of Big Toe Arthritis: Synthetic Cartilage Implant (Cartiva) by Paul J. Switaj, M.D. Arthritis is a degenerative disease of cartilage (smooth lining of the joint surfaces). Arthritis in the big toe is the... Read More
Arthritis of the Big Toe (Hallux Rigidus): What Are My Treatment Options? by Paul J. Switaj, M.D. What is it? Arthritis is a degenerative disease of cartilage (smooth lining of the joint surfaces). Arthritis in the... Read More
Cortisone Shots by Daniel E. Thompson, M.D. For a variety of orthopedic problems, patients frequently can benefit from “cortisone” shots, but every day I hear lots of... Read More