By James T. Caillouette, MD Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disease that is sometimes referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. It is the most ...
If you are having pain, loss of strength, or a limited range of motion such as difficulty raising your arm or shoulder, you may be suffering from ...
Although some orthopedic conditions are more common within certain age groups than others, shoulder problems are now becoming an equal opportunity ...
Nothing heralds the arrival of Summer more than baseball season. America’s favorite pastime is not only a popular spectator sport. More than 40 ...
Not too long ago, patients undergoing joint replacement surgery could expect to stay in the hospital for about two weeks after a lengthy operation ...
Avoid Injury This Winter Ski season is just around the corner in Southern California, as the weather gets colder and the mountains begin to get ...
Rapid-Recovery Physical Therapy (RRPT) is the name given to the use of physical therapy to expedite post-surgical recovery. Prior to the 1980’s, a ...
Patients with knee problems know how painful their condition can be. Damage to the articular cartilage–the smooth lining that covers and cushions the ...
Dr. Gerken appears on American Health Journal and discusses foot and ankle problems.
