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January 31, 2011
Osteoarthritis
By Dr Basil Sands
THE most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD).
It is a chronic degenerative condition of one or more joints that results in decreased mobility and pain.
This type of arthritis, which is extremely common in dogs, increasingly so as they get older, is a progressive breakdown of the cartilage in one or more joints. Cartilage i...
December 10, 2019
Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis
Osteoarthritis, pronounced (AH-stee-oh-ar-THREYE-tis), is the most common type of arthritis and is seen especially among older people affecting millions of people worldwide. Osteoarthritis most affects cartilage (KAR-til-ug), the hard but slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they meet to form a joint. [...]
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August 27, 2019
There are New and Less Painful Ways to Treat Degenerative Hip Conditions
Having to deal with a degenerative hip condition is very painful and can significantly lower your function and quality of life. Playing golf, tennis, or even playing with your grandchildren becomes difficult and simple things just like tying your own shoes may seem like a daily battle...
July 04, 2017
The middle ear
The middle ear is a hollow, air-filled cavity that lies just behind the translucent tympanic membrane that is more commonly called the eardrum. The middle ear is comprised of the eardrum, the tympanic cavity, and the ossicles, which are the three tiniest bones found in the human body. These little bones or ossicles connect the eardrum to the inner ear. The ossicles include the malleus (hammer), th...
May 07, 2019
May Is Arthritis Awareness Month
So what is Arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods. Two of the most common types are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
March 13, 2019
"Surgeons from South Florida to Share Latest Advancements during the 47th Annual Scientific Education Conference in Bahamas"
The Medical Association of the Bahamas has invited the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon Dr. Alex Fokin, and Pediatric Otolaryngologist Dr. Sweeti Shah, from the South Florida Institution Memorial Healthcare System...
February 04, 2019
The Skinny on Fat Dogs and Cats-Managing obesity in pets
It is not just humans who fight the battle of the bulge. According to a recently released study, obesity in pets is a growing problem with 56% of dogs and 60% of domestic cats in the U.S. tipping the scales at an unhealthy weight...
July 26, 2016
Arthritis pain relief can be had
Joint pain complaints are commonplace, and almost expected as people age. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States affecting more than 40 million people. It is more common as you get older, however it can occur at any age. The word arthritis literally means pain within a joint and describes the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, along with...
March 28, 2017
The middle ear
The middle ear is a hollow, air-filled cavity that lies just behind the translucent tympanic membrane more commonly called the eardrum. The middle ear is comprised of the eardrum, the tympanic cavity, and the ossicles, which are the three tiniest bones found in the human body. These little bones or ossicles connect the eardrum to the inner ear. The ossicles include the malleus (hammer), the incus ...