Bone Density Test: Why is it important for you? A bone density test determines if you have osteoporosis, a disease that causes a decrease in bone mass causing weaker bones with a higher risk of bone fracture.
Surgery Preparation You have decided to have joint replacement surgery. Preparing mentally for this surgery is important for you and for your family or support person. The pain and activity limitations after surgery will be different than what you have been...
Understanding Cortisone Injections No one likes shots but sometimes it is worth a little pain for a lot of relief. Cortisone is a steroid used to treat inflammation. This is not an injection for pain relief; however by reducing inflammation and swelling, pain may...
