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Does Inflammatory Arthritis Worsen in the Winter?
Could your aches predict the weather? You may have heard that when it rains or is cold out, arthritis pain worsens. Is this true? The truth is that little factual evidence exists to support this. In fact, when patients with rheumatoid arthritis were placed into …
Can I Golf After Joint Replacement?
The dilemma: Should I continue to play through the pain, or should I go for a joint replacement? It’s frustrating when joint pain keeps you from playing your favorite sport. Avid golfers who need total knee or hip replacement often continue playing through the pain, …
What is Psoriatic Arthritis?
People who have psoriasis may also develop psoriatic arthritis. Sometimes the joint pain can begin before any skin lesions appear, making it more difficult to diagnose. …
CT Scan vs. MRI – What’s Best for a Sports-related Concussion?
A hockey check, a bicycle accident, a fall from a tree. All are potential causes of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Concussions, and especially sports-related concussions, can vary in the extent of the injury and the severity of the symptoms. Common mental or physical …
