Osteoarthritis

About Osteoarthritis

Joint pain that makes everyday movement harder brings many people to DrTalks, often with a surgeon's recommendation on the table. Aching knees, stiff hips and shoulders, losing mobility as you age, golfers with knee pain, and bunions or foot pain that change how you walk are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past wear and tear. Osteoarthritis is tied to inflammation, posture and how your body moves, blood sugar, muscle loss, inactivity and even your gut microbiome. You'll find conversations on the microbiome-arthritis connection, osteoarthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis, surgeons rethinking unnecessary joint surgery, and keeping your feet and knees moving as you age. Doctors, surgeons and regenerative medicine specialists explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from imaging to movement and performance testing, and what helps, from strength training, regular movement and physical therapy to PRP, regenerative injections and, when it's the right call, surgery.