Thumb arthritis can make everyday tasks painful, but a newer surgical technique is helping patients recover faster and get back to using their hand sooner.
Question: What are the treatments for arthritis in the thumb joint? Is joint replacement recommended? Answer from Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Daniel Firestone, MD.
Question: I’ve been having aches in my right big toe for a couple of weeks, and I’m wondering if it’s time to see a doctor. What could be causing this? Answered by Alexander Sawatzke, MD, orthopaedic surgeon.
Question: I have a knee that is bone-on-bone. The cartilage is pretty much gone. I’ve seen on Facebook that you can regrow cartilage to avoid a knee replacement. Answer from orthopaedic surgeon Christopher Deans, MD.
Karen Linnell, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience, found herself in a challenging battle between chronic back pain and fears about spine surgery.
For some patients, an osteotomy can be a good option for treating arthritis. An osteotomy aims to reduce pain, improve function and allow you to get back to whatever activities you desire.
Almost everyone will eventually develop some form of arthritis. Michael Feely, MD, rheumatologist at Nebraska Medicine, provides the latest information on osteoarthritis and how to manage this disease.
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