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Arthritis: Glucosamine Treatment
Eager to relieve joint pain and repair the cushioning between bones, millions of arthritis sufferers reach for glucosamine, an over-the-counter dietary supplement. Despite its popularity, studies examining the effectiveness of this natural therapy have yielded mixed results. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Artificial Knee Replacement: An Overview
Dr. Harry Demos, an orthopaedic surgeon, identifies the general age of a patient needing knee replacement surgery. He talks about common concerns and questions of patients considering artificial knee replacement. Dr. Demos also describes abilities and limitations after knee replacement, including post-operative recovery. He concludes by laying out some of the controversies surrounding knee replacement surgery. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - September 21, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Joint Replacements: Proper Selection
Dr. Harry Demos, an expert in joint replacements, explains how patients can intelligently filter through the numerous advertisements for joint replacement options. He points out that new marketing cannot replace proper discussion with a physician about the best approach for each individual patient. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - September 21, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Hip Pain: Hip Pain in Younger Adults
Dr. Langdon Hartsock, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at MUSC, discusses hip pain in younger adults. He focuses on clinical evaluation for such patients, offering guidelines for identifying the seriousness of hip pain. Dr. Hartsock emphasizes that persistent pain is a good indication that a physician should be seen. To conclude this bones and joints podcast, he points to common causes of significant hip pain and describes diagnoses and treatments for such pain. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - September 21, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Broken Bones: Immediate Care
Dr. Langdon Hartsock, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at MUSC, explains what should be done for a broken bone prior to arriving at the emergency room. In this bones and joints podcast, he focuses on injury prevention, especially amongst older adults. Dr. Hartsock mentions the importance of seeing a physician quickly after a suspected fracture, indicating some of the risks of waiting too long. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - September 21, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts