Dr. Daniel Gerscovich

18/09/2025

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.

11/09/2025

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.

11/09/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

04/09/2025

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?

01/09/2025

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

11/08/2025

Hip resurfacing may be effective for younger, active men with osteoarthritis.

Published results showed a hip resurfacing implant may be an effective treatment option for younger, active men with osteoarthritis.

04/08/2025

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Under 30 Years Who Have Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Mean Follow-Up of More than 120 Months.

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) primarily affects young adults, leading to femoral head collapse and secondary osteoarthritis. Treatments include joint-preserving surgery, which has been performed preferentially, especially for young adults, and joint arthroplasty, i.e., total hip arthropla...

28/07/2025

10 types of exercise to try with arthritis of the knee.

Exercises for knee arthritis, such as leg lifts, can strengthen the muscles around the knee joint and help a person stay active. Swimming and elliptical training are also suitable options.

21/07/2025

Robotic-assisted THA may reduce opioid requirements vs. manual, computer-assisted THA.

Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty may be associated with reduced opioid consumption during postoperative hospitalization vs. both manual and computer-assisted total hip arthroplasty, according to presented results.

09/07/2025

Common injuries in athletes' knee: experience of a specialized center.

The complete ACL rupture was the most common injury found in football, basketball and volleyball players, followed by meniscal injury in street runners.

04/07/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

02/07/2025

Got knee pain? Here's how to strengthen your knees.

Strengthening this important joint in each leg is essential, not only for injured athletes who need rehabilitation to get back on the field or court, but for everyone else to be able to comfortably go about our daily lives without needing crutches or other walking aids.