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• Do you sometimes limp?
• Is it difficult to perform daily tasks like walking, housework or tying shoes?
• Does pain limit your activities and lifestyle?
• Does one leg feel “shorter”? 
• Do you have balance problems?
• Do you experience pain in the thigh, groin or buttocks?
• Does pain radiate to the knee?

It’s estimated 70 million people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types, causing wear and tear that deteriorates the “cushion” in your joints. Because osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition, it won’t get better and may get worse.

In healthy hips, the end of each bone in the joint is covered with cartilage, acting as a cushion so the joint functions without pain.

In cases of a diseased hip or osteoarthritis, the wear and tear deteriorates the natural cushion, leading to bone-on-bone contact, soreness and swelling.

For a proper diagnosis and to discuss treatment options, consult your physician or a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. For more information, visit http://www.bone-fix.com/.

Free seminars today and tomorrow – come learn about the anterior approach to hip replacement!

To provide more information and answer questions about treatment options for severe hip pain, including the anterior approach to hip replacement, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Peter Curcione will host free educational seminars today from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Athletic Orthopedic and Reconstructive Center, 3400 Lee Blvd., Suite 105 in Lehigh Acres and tomorrow from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Gulf Coast Medical Center, 13681 Doctors Way in Fort Myers.

The topics to be addressed will include:
• Osteoarthritis and causes of hip pain
• Treatment options including the anterior approach to hip replacement
• How hip replacement works, what to expect and recovery

For reservations, call 239-368-8277, ext. 2302. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited.

• Do you sometimes limp?
• Is it difficult to perform daily tasks like walking, housework or tying shoes?
• Does pain limit your activities and lifestyle?
• Does one leg feel “shorter”? 
• Do you have balance problems?
• Do you experience pain in the thigh, groin or buttocks?
• Does pain radiate to the knee?

It’s estimated 70 million people in the U.S. have some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types, causing wear and tear that deteriorates the “cushion” in your joints. Because osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition, it won’t get better and may get worse.

In healthy hips, the end of each bone in the joint is covered with cartilage, acting as a cushion so the joint functions without pain.

In cases of a diseased hip or osteoarthritis, the wear and tear deteriorates natural cushion, leading to bone-on-bone contact, soreness and swelling.

For a proper diagnosis and to discuss treatment options, consult your physician or a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. For more information, visit http://www.bone-fix.com/.

Today, the treatments, therapies and surgical procedures for alleviating joint pain are more effective than ever before. For example, the benefits of the anterior approach to hip replacement include less scarring, less hospital time and shorter recovery. Don’t let joint pain keep you from doing the things you love. Ask your orthopaedic surgeon for expert advice on how to get back in the game. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers a public service campaign to educate patients about advances in treating hip pain. Visit http://www.orthoinfo.org/ or www.bone-fix.com for more information.

Learn more about the Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement at my free seminar this week:

Dec. 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Athletic Orthopaedics Reconstruction Center, 3400 Lee Blvd., Suite 105 in Lehigh Acres.

The topics to be addressed will include:
-Osteoarthritis and causes of hip pain
-The range of treatment options including anterior approach hip procedure
-How hip replacement works, what to expect and recovery

For reservations, call 239-368-8277, ext. 2302. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited.

A visit to an orthopaedic surgeon will likely involve a discussion about your pain. The physician may ask you to rate your pain on a scale of one to five. For most people, the tipping point is about four or five – that’s when the pain becomes too difficult and they turn to a surgeon for relief.

How can pain be treated?  Treatment may include the following:

• Medications, including analgesics and narcotics
• Steroid injections
• Water therapy, soaking or hot packs
• Exercise and physical therapy

If symptoms do not improve, your physician may recommend surgery. To assess your pain and treatment options, consult your physician. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to improving your quality of life.