Today is the official beginning of winter, and although we have not had much snow in West Michigan, undoubtedly plenty is on the way. With snow and ice comes slips and falls. It is important to take precautions to ensure your safety. Following are several tips to help prevent falling while walking on the ice. [...]
Tag Archives: Orthopaedic Grand Rapids
Glucocorticoids and Bone Health
April 27, 2012 – 3:26 pm
Glucocorticoids are often used in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases such as arthritis, asthma and inflammatory bowel diseases. The most common glucocorticoids consist of prednisone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone. Although these medications have many benefits, they are the number one cause of secondary osteoporosis.[1] Recently, the International Osteoporosis Foundation released [...]
Symptoms and Treatments for Charcot Foot
March 5, 2012 – 3:27 pm
Charcot foot is a crippling condition of the foot bones related to diabetes and poor blood flow to the extremities. The condition is caused by a lack of feeling in the foot, often related to neuropathy. When neuropathy is present, the bones of the foot become weakened and can fracture easily. Due to the lack [...]
