Paul Enker, M.D.

04/22/2024

Happy Earth Day!

02/13/2024

Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery.

Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Researchers said the findings could inform strength-training programs for people with advan...

02/06/2024

How to strengthen your knee.

While it may be tempting to avoid exercise when knee pain occurs, this is not always the appropriate solution. Certain types of exercise can help alleviate existing knee pain and prevent future pain or injury by providing the knee with extra support.

01/01/2024

Wishing you health and happiness in the coming New Year! #2024

12/22/2023

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

11/23/2023

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/12/2023

We thank you for your commitment and celebrate your service.

09/11/2023

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/05/2023

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

07/04/2023

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/18/2023

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

05/29/2023

Today we celebrate, remember and honor.

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/23/2023

Happy Earth Day!

03/10/2023

Can supplements or diet reduce symptoms of arthritis? Here's what the evidence says.

It is not surprising some people want to try different diets, supplements or therapies to see if they alleviate symptoms or help them gain a sense of control over their condition. So what does the evidence say about supplements?

03/03/2023

Patellofemoral arthritis symptoms and treatment.

Patellofemoral arthritis is a form of knee arthritis. It affects the joint where the kneecap meets the thighbone. People with patellofemoral arthritis may experience pain and stiffness in the knee, difficulty walking, and other symptoms that impact their quality of life.

02/24/2023

What to know about knee joint pain.

Common causes of knee joint pain may include overuse, arthritis, and injury. A person may manage symptoms with anti-inflammatory medications or adopt some lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a moderate weight to reduce stress on knees or doing certain low impact exercises.

02/17/2023

Diagnosing severe hip arthritis with X-ray.

In a severe hip arthritis X-ray, the joint space is absent, which means the cartilage has worn away, and the bones can rub against each other. The X-ray also shows the development of bone spurs and deformity of the bones in the joint.

01/01/2023

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!! #2023

01/01/2022

Happy New Year! We wish you health and happiness in 2022!
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12/23/2021

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holiday!

12/13/2021

How does rheumatoid arthritis affect the knees?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition, meaning the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. RA in the knees may severely affect a person’s mobility.

12/06/2021

What to expect from physical therapy for hip bursitis.

If you have pain in your hip or hips, you may be suffering from a condition called hip bursitis. Hip bursitis occurs when the small fluid-filled sac, called a bursa, becomes inflamed and irritated on the outside or inner part of your hip. Hip bursitis causes pain, decreased strength, and difficulty....

11/29/2021

Corticosteroid Injections of the Hip Linked to Rapidly Destructive Hip Disease.

Although corticosteroid injections are commonly used to manage pain and inflammation in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip, a new study adds to concerns about the potential harmful effects of these injections.

11/25/2021

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/22/2021

5 Options for Knee Cartilage Replacement and Repair.

Advances in orthopedic medicine provide many options for treating knee injuries. Some long-standing approaches include surgery to repair torn cartilage or knee joint replacement. In addition to these, there are now minimally invasive treatments using cartilage taken from elsewhere in the body or reg...

11/11/2021

Thank you to our Veterans for their loyalty and service.

09/11/2021

We will Never Forget.

09/06/2021

We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend! Happy Labor Day!