If stay-at-home orders have you walking every day, you may be feeling some unexpected aches and pains. Here's why you may be sore and when to seek treatment.
THURSDAY, May 7, 2020 -- Some elective surgeries that were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic have since been rescheduled. But is it safe to have that knee replacement or cataract removal now?
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) offers a checklist to help you make that determination.
MONDAY, May 11, 2020 -- Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?
During the coronavirus pandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org blog includes tips for treating bone and joint pain while sheltering in place, as well as a look the pandemic's implications for postponed surgery.
SUNDAY, April 12, 2020 -- As you shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, eliminate hazards inside that could lead to falls, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggests.
Preventing injuries will help avoid putting added strain on a health care system struggling to treat COVID-19 patients, academy spokesman Dr. Todd Swenning said.
THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 -- After a broken hip, seniors who have sufficient vitamin D have better odds of walking, a new study finds.
The study suggests that low levels of vitamin D could limit walking, according to researcher Sue Shapses, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J.
