Health News Archives

Gender Bias at Play in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
Study finds doctors twice as likely to recommend replacement surgery for men as women

Fingers Point to Risk for Arthritic Knees
If index finger is shorter than ring finger you might be in trouble, study suggests

Gain a Foothold on Winter Walking Safety
Tread carefully in slush and ice, and use caution when exiting transportation

Group Seeks Refinement of Knee Arthritis Treatment Guidelines
Changes should stress education, patient activity management interventions, review finds

Study Probes Source of Knee Arthritis Pain
It's not based on damage to the knees' cushioning elements, study suggests

Close to Barefoot Best for Arthritic Knees
Study yields surprising results on what footwear works best

Biking, Walking Best for New Knees
Tennis, jogging and even golf are tougher on replaced joints, study finds

ACL Tears Worth Fixing in Seniors
Age should not be determining factor for knee repair surgery, study suggests

Health Tip: Prevent Runner’s Knee
Rest as soon as knee pain starts

Post-Knee Replacement Physio Helps in Short Term
But gains in flexibility, quality of life don't last, data suggests