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Bone on Bone Knee Pain Many people with knee arthritis hear the words “bone on bone.” Here’s what bone on bone knee pain actually means. What is cartilage? The ends of the bones in your knee are covered by a smooth, slippery layer called cartilage. It helps the joint move easily and spreads the load when you walk, climb stairs or kneel. What does “bone on bone” mean? In osteoarthritis, cartilage slowly gets thinner over time. When it has worn away in part of the joint, the bo

Several surgical approaches can be used to perform a total hip replacement. These include the direct anterior, direct superior, posterior and lateral approaches. Each approach reaches the hip joint from a different direction. The choice of approach should be discussed with your surgeon based on your anatomy, diagnosis and surgical requirements. Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement The direct anterior approach hip replacement, or DAA, accesses the hip from the front. It us

What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Dupuytren’s disease is a condition that affects the tissue beneath the skin of the palm. Over time, this tissue may become thicker and form firm lumps or cord-like bands. These cords can gradually pull one or more fingers towards the palm, making them difficult to straighten. The ring and little fingers are most commonly affected (but it can affect all fingers and the thumb). Dupuytren’s disease is often painless and may develop slowly over se