Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Only Affect Your Wrists?
Before we just into our discussion about rheumatoid arthritis, let’s begin with a quick anatomy refresher. We use our wrists and hands to lift, pull, grasp, throw, grip- the list goes on and on.
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Migraine At a Glance
The estimated global prevalence of migraine is about 15%, ranking it as the third most common disease in the world to affect both males and females (The Global Burden of Disease Survey, 2010)
Patient Self Diagnosis
Have you ever had a friend or family member ask you your thoughts about a symptom they had, or even just googled a symptom for a self diagnosis? At Kansas City Bone and Joint Clinic, a few of our own practitioners...
How to prepare and recover from higher altitudes
Visiting higher altitudes such as Colorado, New Mexico and Utah you quickly get a sense that “you’re not in Kansas anymore.”
Osteoporosis and Treatment
When it comes to the topic of osteoporosis, this is a disease state that can truly be a “silent” disorder with many only being diagnosed after a fracture.
Ice Baths: No day at the Spa
There are many different ways people like to recover after a workout or competition. During the summer Olympics, rows upon rows of 100 gallon tubs could be seen...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel and foot pain. Though the exact cause of plantar fasciitis is unclear, it usually occurs when the tissues under the foot that form the arch (plantar fascia) are over-
Disposal of Extra Medicine
Surgery went great! There wasn’t any reason to take more than a day or two or prescribed pain medication and over the counter medicines worked.
Glucosamine: Does this stuff really work?
Glucosamine is found in the body in the form of a monosaccharide, or in other words, a simple sugar! It can also be made by fermentation of a grain, or by essentially using water to ring the molecules out of a shellfish’s, well, shell! Isn’t science pretty nifty?
Achilles Tendon: sprain or tear?
One of the most common sports related injuries are achilles tendon ruptures. The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscle to your heel bone. This tendon helps you point your foot downward and rise on and off your toes as you walk.