Laura Matsen Ko MD

11/11/2025

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10/22/2025

How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis.

Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may also slow progression of the condition, an incurable disease in which the cartilage cushion inside a joint breaks down.

10/15/2025

Total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture: an overview of systematic reviews total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture: an overview of systematic reviews.

Hip arthroplasties for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in adults can be total replacement or hemiarthroplasty. Despite the large number of studies on the topic, the best choice of arthroplasty to be used remains unclear.

10/08/2025

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees - and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/01/2025

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