Their results found that 22-24% of the hip injection group had new osteonecrosis vs. 5-9% of the hip control group and to 5% of the shoulder injection group. The incidence of osteonecrosis and bone ...

Recurring pain in your shoulder can be more than just a nuisance—it could be arthritis, defined as the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to ...

Dear Doctor: My doctor at the local bone and joint clinic said I was a good candidate for an experimental injection of PRP for arthritis in my right shoulder. What is your opinion? I'm 71. Dear Reader ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Injection drug users who develop septic arthritis of the shoulder have been linked to negative patient outcomes, ...

The effectiveness of intra-articular corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis is still uncertain. In this study, the injections were associated with reduced use of opioids, alone and in ...

A novel outpatient procedure offers lasting pain relief for patients suffering from moderate to severe arthritis in their hip and shoulder joints. A novel outpatient procedure offers lasting pain ...

Question: I have been diagnosed with shoulder arthritis. I really want to avoid surgery. What are my options? Answer: Shoulder arthritis occurs when cartilage — the smooth surface covering the humeral ...

May is Arthritis Awareness Month – for good reason. All of us know someone with arthritis: one in four adults suffer from some form of arthritis. Is this just a normal part of aging? Trevor: No – ...

Question: I have been diagnosed with shoulder arthritis. I really want to avoid surgery. What are my options? Answer: Shoulder arthritis occurs when cartilage — the smooth surface covering the humeral ...

A recent review article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) finds arthroscopic (joint replacement or reconstruction) management could be a promising option ...

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2017 -- They may temporarily ease pain, but new research suggests that steroid injections to arthritic hips may exacerbate bone trouble over the longer term. These injections have ...