• Karen Dix, MD, FAAFP(Specialty in Family Practice)

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    Joint Diseases

    What is your Risk for Osteoporosis?

    December 2, 2016 - 12:21 pm

    Definition of Osteoporosis Bone is a living tissue, comprising mainly calcium and protein. Healthy bone...

    Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

    December 2, 2016 - 12:10 pm

    Transient osteoporosis of the hip is an uncommon condition that causes temporary bone loss in...

    Osteoporosis Tests

    December 2, 2016 - 11:55 am

    Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures....

    Osteoporosis Prevention: Weightbearing Exercises

    December 2, 2016 - 11:50 am

    Weightbearing Exercise for Women and Girls If you want strong bones, you have to use...

    Early Prevention of Osteoporosis

    December 2, 2016 - 11:45 am

    As people age, their bones may become very weak and fragile — a condition called...

    Osteoporosis Prevention

    December 2, 2016 - 11:40 am

    Definition of Osteoporosis Bone is a living tissue, comprising mainly calcium and protein. Healthy bone...

    Osteoporosis and Falls

    December 2, 2016 - 11:35 am

    Information on osteoporosis is also available in Spanish: Osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a...

    Osteoporosis

    December 2, 2016 - 11:25 am

    Information on osteoporosis is also available in Spanish: Osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a...

    First Fracture May Be Warning Sign

    December 2, 2016 - 11:20 am

    Bone Health Basics Bones. They give our bodies structure, allowing us to walk, ride a...

    Calcium, Nutrition, and Bone Health

    December 2, 2016 - 11:16 am

    The health and strength of our bones rely on a balanced diet and a steady...

    Healthy Bones at Every Age

    December 2, 2016 - 11:15 am

    This article is also available in Spanish: Huesos saludables en todas las edades (Healthy Bones...

    Viscosupplementation Treatment for Knee Arthritis

    December 2, 2016 - 11:11 am

    Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the leading causes of disability in the United...

    Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle

    December 2, 2016 - 11:10 am

    Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. It most...

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    December 2, 2016 - 10:56 am

    Aching joints are common in arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, the joint lining swells, invades surrounding...

    Osteoarthritis Of The Hip

    December 2, 2016 - 10:53 am

    Information on hip osteoarthritis is also available in Spanish: Osteoartritis de cadera. Sometimes called “wear-and-tear”...

    Osteoarthritis

    December 2, 2016 - 10:52 am

    Osteoarthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is a progressive disease of the joints....

    Articular Cartilage Restoration

    December 2, 2016 - 10:50 am

    Articular cartilage is the smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they...

    Inflammatory Arthritis Of The Hip

    December 2, 2016 - 10:45 am

    There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis, a disease that can make it...

    Arthritis of the Wrist

    December 2, 2016 - 10:43 am

    Arthritis involves inflammation of one or more of your joints. Pain and stiffness are common...

    Arthritis of the Thumb

    December 2, 2016 - 10:42 am

    Arthritis is a condition that irritates or destroys a joint. Although there are several types...

    Arthritis of the Shoulder

    December 2, 2016 - 10:35 am

    Arthritis is a condition that irritates or destroys a joint. Although there are several types...

    Arthritis Of The Knee

    December 2, 2016 - 10:34 am

    Information on arthritis of the knee is also available in Spanish: Osteoartritis de rodilla. Arthritis...

    Arthritis of the Hand

    December 1, 2016 - 10:30 am

    Arthritis of the Hand The hand and wrist have multiple small joints that work together...

    Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle

    December 1, 2016 - 10:26 am

    Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your...

    Arthritis: An Overview

    December 1, 2016 - 10:25 am

    Arthritis literally means “inflammation of a joint.” In some forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis,...

    Joint Pain – Understanding the Causes and Treatment Options

    December 1, 2016 - 10:10 am

    Joint Pain – Understanding the Causes and Treatment Options Don’t Let Joint Pain Slow You...

    Physical Therapy

    December 1, 2016 - 10:01 am

    Physical Therapy Physical therapy can be helpful in the management of Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid...

    Joint Fluid Supplements

    December 1, 2016 - 9:59 am

    Joint Fluid Supplements For patients whose joint pain does not improve with medication or physical...

    Nutritional Supplements

    December 1, 2016 - 9:58 am

    Nutritional Supplements Glucosamine and Chondroitin Your doctor has provided this information to answer some of...

    Treatment Options

    December 1, 2016 - 9:45 am

    Treatment Options Following the orthopaedic evaluation, the orthopaedic specialist will review and discuss the results...

    Osteoporosis FAQs

    December 1, 2016 - 9:40 am

    Osteoporosis FAQs What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass...

    Osteoporosis

    December 1, 2016 - 9:38 am

    Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones grow more fragile and porous over time,...

    Understanding Osteonecrosis

    December 1, 2016 - 9:35 am

    Understanding Osteonecrosis Your doctor has provided this information to answer some of the questions you...

    Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis

    December 1, 2016 - 9:34 am

    Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease...

    Understanding Osteoarthritis

    December 1, 2016 - 9:33 am

    Understanding Osteoarthritis What is osteoarthritis (OA)? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis...

    Arthritis

    December 1, 2016 - 9:32 am

    Arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis is sometimes called degenerative arthritis because it is a “wearing out”...

    Recognizing and Understanding Joint Pain

    December 1, 2016 - 9:31 am

    When a joint is healthy, all of the parts work together and the joint moves...

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