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What's It Like: To have your ACL repaired Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 Tearing the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the most common knee ligament injuries, especially in sports and fitness activities that involve running, pivoting, turning and jumping. Read More
Will Obamacare result in Canadian-style health care? Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 I got a call from a cousin who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She heard I recently had knee replacement surgery and since she's going to need it she wanted to be briefed on the procedure and the benefits of rehab. I had my surgery seven days after I made the decision to do so. She has to get her name... Read More
Exercises that can help ease arthritis pain Published: Tue, Mar 27, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: Can exercise help seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis and have read that certain exercises can help ease the pain, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to make it any worse than it already is. What can you tell me? -- Sedentary Sally Dear Sally:... Read More
Osteoporosis deadly as cancer for women Published: Mon, Mar 12, 2012 Osteoporosis is as common as cancer and heart disease, and it's a leading cause of fractures, chronic disability, difficulty with walking, severe pain and a poor quality of life. The World Health Organization reports that osteoporosis ranks second to cardiovascular disease as a global health care problem. And... Read More
Hodges-Walters Updated: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 Kristen Gail Walters and Jake Allen Hodges were married October 15, 2011 at Our Lady’s Cathedral in Oklahoma City. Kristen is the daughter of Governor and Mrs. David Walters of Oklahoma City and Jake is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hodges of Edmond, Oklahoma. Following the ceremony, the couple celebrated... Read More
Yes, Social Security is an 'entitlement' -- literally Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 Q: In a recent column, you advised a 55-year-old man who had just lost his job and had some back problems to file for Social Security disability benefits. To quote from your column: 'It doesn't hurt to try filing for disability benefits.' That's what's wrong with our country today. We have an entitlement culture.... Read More
Heel pain in young athletes is a warning sign Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports. And for many of them, heel pain has become "just another part of the game." The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons advises that, when a child complains of heel pain, it should be diagnosed promptly, because it may be a... Read More
There's no need to panic about hip implant recall Published: Mon, Jun 6, 2011 The recall of the DePuy metal-on-metal artificial hip replacement by Johnson & Johnson has led to concerns about the potential danger of these implants. Approximately 12 percent of patients who received the DePuy metal-on-metal implant required repeat surgery to replace the defective joint. This is more than... Read More
Baby boomers fueling boom in knee, hip surgeries Published: Mon, May 23, 2011 Knee replacement surgeries have doubled over the last decade and more than tripled in the 45-to-64 age group, new research shows. Hips are trending that way, too. And here's a surprise: It's not all due to obesity. Ironically, trying to stay fit and avoid extra pounds is taking a toll on a generation that expects... Read More
Fine-Tuning Our Gait Can Allay Knee OsteoarthritisD Updated: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic disease in America, afflicting the back, knees, hips, hands and shoulders. This aggravating condition can cause disability, pain, difficulty with movement and other activities, and a poorer quality of life. In particular, osteoarthritis of the knee affects as many as 20... Read More
OKC Thunder's Jeff Green active, Nenad Krstic out against Houston Rockets Published: Sun, Nov 28, 2010 HOUSTON — Thunder forward Jeff Green will play Sunday night at Houston, coach Scott Brooks said. Center Nenad Krstic, however, will miss his second consecutive game because of back spasms. Serge Ibaka will receive his ninth career start in place of Krstic. Green played 47 minutes on a gimpy left ankle Friday... Read More
OKC Thunder's Nenad Krstic inactive tonight against Indiana Pacers Published: Fri, Nov 26, 2010 The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without starting center Nenad Krstic Friday night against Indiana. It will be the first missed game of the season for Krstic, who is battling back spasms. Krstic becomes the third Thunder starter to miss a game this year due to injury. Serge Ibaka will start in place of... Read More
Osteoporosis Drug Has Problematic Side Effects Published: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 For millions of women, and more recently men, the use of medications to treat osteoporosis has led to fewer fractures and less disability with advancing age. The most commonly employed medications are bisphosphonates, which have been shown to be highly effective in building bone mass and strength. Unfortunately,... Read More
New program has hospital patients recuperating in hotels to cut costs Published: Tue, May 4, 2010 MINNEAPOLIS — Douglas Odell had a partial knee replacement a few weeks ago. Previous hospital stays had left him cold — the food was terrible and "you always got the beepy thing next to you." So when his doctor offered the option of recuperating at the Hilton instead, the Burnsville, Minn., resident gladly... Read More
Fosamax Side Effect is Confusing but Rare Published: Thu, Apr 15, 2010 Osteoporosis afflicts millions of Americans, and proven medical therapies have brought great relief for this painful illness. But recent reports have examined the risk of developing an unusual fracture of the femur (thigh bone) in patients who are prescribed long-term use of bisphosphonate medications, the common... Read More
Yoga can benefit people of all sizes Published: Thu, Mar 11, 2010 Pretzel-thin and fully flexible folks aren’t the only ones who can benefit from yoga. Abby Lentz has been bringing her “HeavyWeight Yoga” to overweight and obese people since 2004. Lentz recently released her second DVD, “HeavyWeight Yoga 2: Change the Image of Yoga.” The video puts people of size on the... Read More
Medical choices expand in area Updated: Thu, Apr 23, 2009 The metro area is getting ready to welcome the completion of two new medical centers during the next two years. Construction of Norman Regional HealthPlex is expected to finish about July 1 and begin operations by late September, said Daryle Voss, Norman Regional’s chief administrative officer. The five-story... Read More
Read a Book: Paperbacks you may want to read Published: Tue, Mar 10, 2009 DAYTON, Ohio — What’s the difference between “mass market” paperbacks and “trade” paperbacks? “Mass market” paperbacks are the smaller, pocket sized books that usually sell for $7 to $8 each. “Trade” paperbacks are larger. They typically retail for $14 to $16. Paperbacks are wonderfully... Read More
Signing Day 2009: Jamarkus McFarland Updated: Tue, Feb 3, 2009 School: Lufkin (Texas) High School Position: Defensive Tackle Ht/Wt.: 6-2/290 Read More
Wayman Tisdale treated for cancer Published: Fri, Mar 30, 2007 TULSA -- Former University of Oklahoma basketball All-American Wayman Tisdale says he is being treated for cancer and expects "a complete recovery." A malignant mass was found below his right knee after he fell down a flight of stairs and broke his leg Feb. 8 at his home in Los Angeles, said Tisdale, who... Read More
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