Richard Seldes MD

07/28/2025

Metformin Reduces Knee Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis With Overweight, Obesity.

Metformin was associated with significant improvements in knee pain, stiffness, and function among patients with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.

07/21/2025

Using testosterone gel to treat women recovering from hip fractures provides no added benefits, clinical trial finds.

Hip fractures, often a result of a fall, are the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture because they are accompanied by considerable pain, loss of muscle and bone strength, reduced mobility and independence with daily activities, and increased risk for future fractures and death. More than 200,0...

07/14/2025

Exercises and stretches for hip pain.

Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/16/2025

How do you treat rotator-cuff tears?

Shoulder symptoms led to an average of 9.6 million physician visits in 2015 and 2016 in the United States. The most common cause of those shoulder symptoms? Rotator-cuff disorders. Nonoperative treatment, such as physical therapy, is the typical approach to treating rotator-cuff tears. However, surg...

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/09/2025

How to identify and treat inner knee pain.

The inner or medial knee refers to the part closest to the other knee. Injuries and arthritis are two possible causes of inner knee pain. Treatment options depend on the cause and include warm or cold packs, exercise, and medication.

05/02/2025

Boost Your Mobility With These Gait Training Exercises.

Gait training exercises are movements designed to help improve strength, balance and coordination when walking. They may be part of a physical therapy program for a person recovering from a stroke, an injury, or surgery, as well as those dealing with a chronic condition that affects their ability to...

04/25/2025

Understanding Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow.

With spring on its way, you may be pulling out your golf clubs or tennis racket. If you try to mimic the perfect swing of golf pros or tennis champs without taking into account the limitations of your own body, you may be setting yourself up for injury. It's important to be aware of two inflammatory...

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!

03/27/2025

Thinking about joint replacement? Dr. Richard Seldes shares insights on when surgery may be the right choice, advancements like robotic-assisted procedures, and what to expect during recovery.

Read more: https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/joint-replacement-can-offer-relief-fresh-start/article_2a341203-d127-570e-8bfa-e9f97e52597a.html

There can come a time when joint discomfort can cross the threshold from inconvenient to incapacitating. When that time comes, joint replacement surgery can be an option. Dr. Richard Seldes,