Category Archives: Arthritis

Osteoarthritis: What It Really Is and Available Treatments

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

It’s estimated that osteoarthritis impacts 27 million people in the United States. This widespread condition can impact mobility and can cause varying levels of pain. The risk for osteoarthritis increases with age, given that it results from overuse.

Here, we’ll cover the basics of osteoarthritis and outline the available treatment options. With a thoughtful treatment strategy, osteoarthritis pain can be managed effectively to improve day-to-day comfort.

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis may also be referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. This condition involves the deterioration of articular cartilage, which covers the ends of our bones. Articular cartilage helps our joints glide comfortably and with minimal friction. So when it wears away, the underlying bone, called subchondral bone, experiences changes. This can mean that some areas of the bone harden, while others soften. Bone spurs may also occur as the body attempts to increase the surface area around the joint to reduce friction. Continue Reading

Benefits of PRP Therapy for Arthritis

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Arthritis is a very common condition. There are several different types of arthritis, but the two most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Treatments for arthritis are often similar, regardless of what type of arthritis you have. Your doctor may treat your arthritis with cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medications, or physical therapy. Often, these treatments… Continue Reading

Nonsurgical Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Knee osteoarthritis can cause extreme pain, swelling, and limited mobility. It is important to seek treatment for osteoarthritis early to slow and mitigate damage to the cartilage. Surgery should be the last resort to deal with knee osteoarthritis, since several nonsurgical treatments are often effective. Medications Several medications have been approved to treat osteoarthritis pain.… Continue Reading

Arthritis Shouldn’t Mean Giving Up the Things You Love: How to Keep Running

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

More than 50 million adults across the United States suffer from arthritis, a number so high that arthritis is known as the leading cause of disability in our country. If you are one of the many avid runners with arthritis, you may wonder if your favorite hobby is to blame for the degenerative nature… Continue Reading

How PRP Works to Alleviate Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

It is no secret that osteoarthritis is a difficult, painful, and chronic condition that can severely impact your quality of life. This is especially true of knee osteoarthritis, which affects a growing number of adults each year. Fortunately, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained popularity as a treatment that can target osteoarthritis symptoms in a way… Continue Reading

Treating OA with BMSC

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine has successfully treated patients with biologics such as PRP and bone marrow stem cells for more than a decade. Patients are eager to learn about alternatives to “going under the knife” to treat problems like osteoarthritis of the knee and torn menisci. Joint replacement surgery As an orthopedic surgeon who has… Continue Reading

The Use of Ultrasound-Guided PRP Injections for Hip Osteoarthritis

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

Hip osteoarthritis is one of the many forms of arthritis Dr. William Bennett treats at his Sarasota practice, Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine. This painful and debilitating condition is caused by wear and tear of the hip, which is one of the body’s largest joints. A ball and socket create the hip joint and work together… Continue Reading

AAOS Issues First Guidelines on Hip Osteoarthritis

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

On April 5, 2017, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) published its first guidelines relating to the treatment of hip osteoarthritis in an effort to “systematically evaluate the evidence and provide recommendations on clinically relevant topics for practicing orthopedic surgeons.” The Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, the America Physical Therapy Association, and the American… Continue Reading

The Cost Effectiveness of PRP in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

There are countless different conditions that can impact the body as it ages, but osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most chronic degenerative joint diseases. Rather than assuming knee-replacement surgery is the only answer, the innovations within regenerative medicine over the last decade have made it possible for younger, middle-aged, and older patients alike to… Continue Reading

Stem Cell Therapy for Treating Arthritis

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

With 100 different types currently identified, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America. These many different arthritis conditions impact people of all demographics, including men and women, children and adults, and all races. Though each form of arthritis is unique, general arthritis symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased range of motion in… Continue Reading