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Smoking: Bad for the Bones, Too

September 17, 2012 9:42 am Published by Comments Off on Smoking: Bad for the Bones, Too

It is well known that smoking is bad for the heart and lungs, but did you know it’s very harmful... View Article


Through The Front Door

September 10, 2012 2:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Through The Front Door

Published In Senior Beacon As a specialist in hip surgery, I meet patients every day who have hip arthritis. When... View Article


Walk This Way, Master

July 26, 2012 3:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Walk This Way, Master

The title of this month`s column is a line spoken by Marty Feldman in the classic movie Young Frankenstein.  I... View Article


Activity After Joint Replacements

July 3, 2012 1:41 pm Published by Comments Off on Activity After Joint Replacements

Arthritis. It can be debilitating. When pain in your hips or knees keeps you from doing everyday activities, such as... View Article


BURSITIS: More than Meets the Eye

November 29, 2011 8:30 pm Published by Comments Off on BURSITIS: More than Meets the Eye

A bursa is a thin sack positioned between two anatomic structures that rub together. Bursae are filled with a slippery... View Article