Category Archives: arthiritis

DO YOU SUFFER FROM JOINT PAIN?

Posted on by January 5, 2026

  You are not alone! 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or degenerative arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that usually affects the weight-bearing joints, such as knees, spine, hips, and feet. This chronic degenerative disease is caused by overuse of the joints, for example, from athletic/sport joint wear and tear, injury, obesity and aging.       HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE OSTEOARTHRITIS? Do you have difficulty: getting … Click HERE for full article

6 Signs that you may need a Knee Replacement

Posted on by June 21, 2026

When is it time to consider Knee Replacement Surgery? According to Web MD, there are 6 signs for which you may need to have a total knee replacement. If you are experiencing pain and are having difficulty moving, then you may benefit from a Total Knee Replacement surgery. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, Contact my office at 727-697-2200 to set up a consultation. I wrote about Knee Replacement HERE. Click on the … Click HERE for full article

When do you need Hip Replacement Surgery?

Posted on by April 29, 2026

Hip Replacement Surgery When the pain from arthritis in the hip becomes constant and lasts for months, when it means you cannot dance or play golf any more, when you are having trouble getting up from a chair or climbing stairs and just walking is a challenge, you need to find a solution. You do not have to continue to be in pain. Your doctor can prescribe medications and exercises. Physical therapy can be helpful. … Click HERE for full article

What is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy?

Posted on by April 29, 2026

You just got finished running 13.1 miles. You love running…this is your 10th half marathon. However, at mile 12, you feel a pain on the inside of your knee…a tight pinching kind of pain. You finish out your run, go home, elevate, compress and ice your knee as well as take an aspirin to help subside the pain and inflammation in your slightly swollen knee. Of course, you’re thinking, “I’ll be alright by tomorrow.” Tomorrow … Click HERE for full article

Outpatient Knee Replacement Surgery – UPDATED!

Posted on by June 21, 2026

Total Knee Replacement Surgery (Total Knee Arthroplasty) is performed 600,000 times a year. As the American population ages, this number is expected to exceed 6 million by 2030. Note: Click HERE to read and interesting article on The Full Impact of Knee Replacement The procedure is typically done inpatient at the hospital. With advances in surgical technology, there is currently a shift to the outpatient setting for the appropriate surgical candidate. Dr. Salinsky  performed his … Click HERE for full article