Knees not feeling great this time of year? Do you need a thermometer to let you know when the temperatures change outside? Or do your joints painfully serve as your weather forecast? Unfortunately, for many who suffer from osteoarthritis or other inflammatory conditions, cold weather can cause havoc on already vulnerable parts of your body.... Continue Reading →
Hi, I'm Debbie and I have Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis, It's a rare disease/disorder where you have a temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone.I developed my avascular necrosis/osteonecrosis after I suffered a meniscal tear. I'm lucky and very grateful because the doctors don't feel it will go to any other joints . Others... Continue Reading →
See full Disclaimer at bottom of the postHere is a partial DisclaimerUsage Policy•The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. By using the website you are participating at your own risk. With so much stress that comes with having a chronic condition and the world we live in is full of several... Continue Reading →
Osteonecrosis -Avascular Necrosis So what actually is Bone death anyway. It's mostly of the break down in the vascular system (blood supply)that runs through the bone.Although bone is not an actively growing tissue in adults, it does need a constant blood supply to stay alive. In fact, the supply of blood to long bones is profuse and... Continue Reading →
Another reason to exercise: Burning bone fat a key to better bone health The study, published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, also suggests obese individuals -- who often have worse bone quality -- may derive even greater bone health benefits from exercising than their lean counterparts. "One of the main clinical implications... Continue Reading →
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