Category Archives: Arthritis

Platelet-Rich Plasma Protect Against Cartilage Degeneration (Chondrocyte Death)

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition that affects millions of Americans. It is a widely accepted clinical practice to treat osteoarthritis with intra-articular injections of corticosteroids and local anesthetics, which have established benefits in reducing pain and increasing the range of motion of the affected joints. However, these drugs can potentially lead to tissue degeneration and… Continue Reading

The Top 4 Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Those with Arthritis

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

If you suffer from the joint inflammation known as arthritis, you are no stranger to pain. Men and women alike, usually over the age of 65, commonly struggle with arthritis that worsens with time as the cartilage that normally protects the joints and absorbs pressure and shock eventually wears away and forces the joints to… Continue Reading

Can Hip Osteoarthritis Predict Mortality?

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

According to a study done in 2015, older women with radiographically apparent hip osteoarthritis (RHOA) displayed much higher mortality rates than women without RHOA. This is a concerning statement, so what should you know about it? About Hip Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the “wear and tear” arthritis that most commonly develops after middle age. Though it… Continue Reading

Are Ozone Injections the Future of Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment?

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

For many people, the word “ozone” is associated with the ozone layer, a layer of the earth’s stratosphere that absorbs a large proportion of the sun’s UV rays heading to earth. But ozone now has an entirely new purpose, and it has nothing to do with sun protection. Ozone injections are slowly but surely demonstrating… Continue Reading

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (COX-2 Inhibitors) Linked with Increased Mortality from Stroke: What are the Alternatives?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (such as diclofenac and etodolac), are often used by arthritis sufferers in order to reduce inflammation and pain in the affected joints. These drugs, also known as COX-2 inhibitors, have long since been linked with vascular complications such as heart attack or stroke. Regrettably, recent studies have indicated that the threat to… Continue Reading

PRP Treatment Knee Arthritis-Success for Eldery Tennis Player National Senior Olympics

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

J. Wilson plays tennis about 3-4 times a week, and participates in the Senior Olympics. She was having pain in her knees, but did not want to give up playing tennis. Dr. William Bennett was able to keep her in the game by administering injections of “PRP” into her knee, allowing her to avoid surgery… Continue Reading