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• When to See an Orthopedic Surgeon for Arthritis

  Arthritis — the presence of inflammation or degeneration in a joint — is a common affliction, especially as we grow older. While there are many non-surgical treatment options that arthritis sufferers can explore, for some, orthopedic surgery may become a necessity. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to seek the opinion of an orthopedic surgeon. 

• Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes After Orthopedic Surgery

  Preparing for orthopedic surgery can be overwhelming as you learn about the procedure and what to expect. But what you do after you get home is just as important and can have a big effect on how quickly you recover.

• How Robots Assist Doctors in Orthopedic Surgery

  You’ve probably heard about orthopedic robotic surgery, but what is it, exactly? Don’t worry — robots aren’t running the show in the operating room. Surgeons are in control and execute the surgical plan while robots help with precision. 

• Orthopedic Sports Physicals: Key Before Students Hit the Field or Gym

  Every year, more than 30 million kids and teens participate in organized sports programs throughout the United States. Nearly one-third will wind up with an injury that requires a doctor’s care. So before hitting the field, track or gym, a sports physical is often required -- and always recommended -- to be sure they can safely compete.

• Bariatric Surgery or Weight-loss Drugs? How About Both

  Weight-loss surgeries are proven to help overweight people lose weight and keep it off permanently, with limited risk. Now a slew of drugs are being prescribed with the same promise.

• Choosing Between an Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic and the ER

  With every orthopedic emergency – from sprained ankles to broken fingers to arthritis flareups – there arises an urgent question: Where should you go for immediate help?

• 1 in 3 Americans Consume Sugary Drinks Every Day

  The average American consumes a lot of sugar — 20 teaspoons every day, to be exact. 

• Drug-Resistant “Super Gonorrhea” Could Become a Bigger Risk

  Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease that can infect the genitals, rectum and throat.

• ‘Veep’ Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

  An estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, affecting thousands of women and their families.

• Why Some Women Aren’t Taking a Key Breast Cancer Prevention Drug

  About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, but according to one recent study, women who are high risk for breast cancer may not be taking medication that could reduce their risk for the disease.