92017Aug

Stem Cells: Myth or Magic in Treatment for Knee Arthritis?

Nikita Vischer, M.D. One of the most frequent topics that my patients with knee arthritis at Northern Colorado Orthopedic Associates want to discuss is stem cell therapy. Stem cells are readily available for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, but do they work? Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease is the destruction of…

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202017Jul

Five Tips for Reducing Arm Injuries in Youth Pitchers

Baseball is no longer just a summer recreational sport. Kids may play on neighborhood little league teams, travel teams with week-long tournaments as well as school fall and spring ball. They may participate in developmental camps in the off-season. This results in non-stop throwing and overuse in the arms of pitchers. Dr. Nikita Vischer, a…

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162017Jul

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes your bones to become brittle and weak. It is common and can result in fractures or broken bones from even trivial trauma. It is estimated that a 50 year-old woman has a 40% chance of having an osteoporosis related fracture during her remaining lifetime. Osteoporosis is important because of…

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162017Jul

Treatment for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone strength that increases your risk of a fracture…most commonly of the spine, hip, or wrist. These injuries are painful and can result in long term disability. What can be done to avoid osteoporosis and fractures? Know your Numbers!! Ask your physician to order a bone mineral density test…

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