Are Synvisc Shots (Rooster Comb) Better then Cortisone Shots for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain?
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) published a study comparing the results of cortisone and Synvisc injections in patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis knee pain. One hundred patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive an injection in the knee joint of either Hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc) or a corticosteroid, and they were followed for six months. The patients treated with Hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc) received one course of three weekly injections. The patients treated with the corticosteroid received one injection at the time of enrollment in the study, and they could request one more injection any time during the study. An independent, blinded evaluator assessed the patients with the Osteoarthritis Western Ontario and McMaster UniversityIndex (WOMAC), a modification of the Knee Society rating system, and the visual analog pain scale.
Researchers concluded that after a six month follow up that there were no detected differences in knee pain or function between patients treated with Hylan G-F 20 injections (Synvisc) then those treated with a cortisone shot. Interestingly, women demonstrated significantly less response to treatment than men did for both treatments on all three outcome scales.
If you suffer from knee pain due to cartilage loss, ‘bone on bone’, or osteoarthritis of the knee and you want to avoid a total knee replacement or you cannot undergo a total knee replacement due to other health problems then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your knee problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment plan that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser treatments), non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Source:
Seth S Leopold, MD, Brigham B Redd, MD, Winston J Warme, MD, Paul A Wehrle, MD, Patrick D Pettis, LVN and Susan Shott, PhD. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American). Corticosteroid Compared with Hyaluronic Acid Injections for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.85:1197-1203 (2003).
Vitamin D Deficiency Contributes To Cartilage Loss and Knee Pain
A simple blood test to determine Vitamin D levels may give the insight needed to determine whether a total knee replacement is in an individual’s future. Cartilage loss or the term ‘bone on bone’ is the hallmark of osteoarthritis. However, “achieving vitamin D sufficiency in osteoarthritis patients could significantly delay total knee replacement,” said Dr.Ding, at the Menzies Research Institute in Australia.
Researchers found that patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis that have sufficient levels of vitamin D have approximately 1.5 percent less loss of knee cartilage per year than patients with vitamin D deficiency.
The investigators measured levels of vitamin D in blood samples and knee cartilage volume on X-rays from 880 men and women who were 51 to 79 years old. Researchers then took similar measurements again almost 3 years later among 353 of the study participants.
Overall, 58 percent of these subjects that had Vitamin D deficiency showed changes in knee cartilage indicating worsening osteoarthritis between the first and second measurements, and half reported knee pain.
The study concluded that vitamin D deficiency contributed to lower knee cartilage volume and patients were more likely to experience knee pain.
Besides contributing to cartilage loss or osteoarthritis of the knee, Vitamin D deficiency is known to cause many other health problems. It is worth getting your blood levels tested for Vitamin D, and fixing any deficiency in order to delay the progression of osteoarthritis and the need for total knee replacements.
If you suffer from knee pain due to cartilage loss, ‘bone on bone’, or osteoarthritis of the knee and you want to avoid a total knee replacement or you cannot undergo a total knee replacement due to other health problems then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your knee problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment plan that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser treatments), non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Note:
| Vitamin D Dose Recommendations | |
| Age | Dosage |
| Below 5 | 35 units per pound per day |
| Age 5 – 10 | 2500 units |
| Age 18 – 30 | 5000 units |
| Pregnant Women | 5000 units |
| WARNING: These recommendations may not be correct the ONLY way to know is to get a blood test to determine your Vitamin D levels. Ideally your blood level of 25 OH D should be 60ng/ml, so in order to achieve this level you may need to take 2-5 times more than the recommended amounts. Obviously, you would need to talk to your health care provider about your Vitamin D levels, and the most appropriate dosage for your situation. |
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Sources:
Mercola.com. June 16, 2009. Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?
Reuters May 29, 2009. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with the loss of cartilage in the knee joint of older individuals, researchers in Australia report.
Arthritis and Rheumatism May 2009; 60(5):1381-9
Karen B. Has Success With Cold Laser Therapy
After Battling Months of Severe Knee Pain from a Large Baker’s Cyst, Meniscus Tear, and Arthritis in the Right Knee, 56 year young, Karen B. states, “I feel like myself again.”
Before starting care with Dr. Schnee I suffered with constant and excruciating knee pain. I could not sleep at night, sit down, or stand up without knee pain. I had to pull myself up the stairs because I had no strength in my knee and I had pain. I took Tylenol Arthritis and Alleve 2X a day just to get by and function.
Since completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I can sleep at night, stand, walk, go up and down stairs without pain. I have been able to return to my daily routine and I can walk without pain for a long period of time. I feel like myself again.
I am pleased and (my knee is) feeling much better. I do not need to take pain medicine for pain or to get me through the day (anymore). I can say that I feel 90% improved over where I was before (care).
Karen B., 56 years young, Colleyville, TX
Mrs. B gave us permission to use her unsolicited testimonial.
Karen B., 56 years young, Colleyville, TX
Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is a complete treatment plan that combines cold laser treatments, non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. It is considered a conservative, non surgical, safe, effective treatment program that may help you avoid knee surgery.
If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and suffer with arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Another Knee Pain and Cold Laser Success Story
My Knees Are 85%-90% Better Than They Were Before Starting Treatments. I Can Now Walk, And I Can Sleep Without Knee Pain. I No Longer Have To Wear A Knee Brace.”
Before starting Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I suffered with constant knee pain in both knees. I had to wear a knee brace for 2 years because the pain would wake me up at night.
I had knee pain walking, climbing stairs, and when I would lift things. I couldn’t straighten out my legs without pain. Before undergoing treatments I tried shots and physical therapy (but they only helped temporarily).
Since completing treatments I am very pleased with the results. My knees are 85%-90% better than they were before starting treatments. I can now walk and I can sleep without pain. I no longer have to wear a knee brace.
Mr. James B., 72 years young, from Garland, Texas gave us permission to use his unsolicited written testimonial.
James B., 72 years young, Garland,TX
If you suffer from knee pain due to severe arthritis then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment plan that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser treatments), non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Boost the Effectiveness of Glucosamine
Recently in the Journal of Advances in Therapy German researchers discovered that adding omega-3 fatty acids (from fish oil) to glucosamine sulfate improves the symptoms of arthritis compared to just taking glucosamine alone.
One hundred seventy seven men and women diagnosed with moderate to severe hip or knee osteoarthritis were randomly placed in two groups. The first group received glucosamine sulfate without omega-3 and the other group received glucosamine sulfate with the omega-3 fatty acid. Both groups took the supplements for 26 weeks.
Eighty percent of the group noticed a reduction in pain, 44% of those were from the group that received the combination of glucosamine and omega-3, and 32% of those were from the group that received only the glucosamine sulfate.
The authors of the study remarked that glucosamine sulfate improves cartilage metabolism, and omega-3’s help further reduce degradation of cartilage by reducing inflammation which ultimately helps reduce pain and swelling.
Note: Glucosamine/Chondroitan/MSM should be used as a SUPPLEMENT to care. It is not a ‘cure all’ but if the correct dose and correct type of glucosamine is taken daily then you will notice a difference overall symptomatically. (Please keep in mind that not all glucosamine is created equal. This is a topic that I discuss with my patients because there seems to be a lot of confusion about it.)
If you have chronic pain in your knees due to arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, a meniscus tear, a Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis, bursitis, a knee injury, or unsuccessful arthroscopic knee surgery, and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Video Testimonial From Knee Pain Patient, Vicky N.
The only word that I can find to describe my knee pain was EXCRUCIATING
I could not walk, stand, climb stairs or sleep well at night. I tried over the counter pain medications, and I even went to the orthopedic doctor and I had cortisone shots (and nothing helped).
Since completing treatments with Dr. Schnee, I can do most anything I need to do with minimal knee pain and some stiffness.
Mrs. Vicky N. is a 51 year old teacher in Irving, Texas who completed Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program. She gave us permission to use her unsolicited video and written testimonial to inform others about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program as an alternative to injections, medications and surgery.
If you’re suffering from excruciating knee pain then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment plan that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser treatments), non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Video Testimonial From Knee Pain Patient, Juanita C.
My knee pain was awful; I don’t even want to remember it. I couldn’t even walk at times.
I started using a cane when we went to the store, or anywhere, we (often) had to go back home, because my knee (would start) hurting. I (just) couldn’t walk anymore from the pain. I would be limping. Also the pain kept me awake at night and I couldn’t sleep.
(Prior to receiving treatments) I had 2 shots (in my knee). I also tried medications and they helped for a while until they wore off. I also rubbed a lot of different lotions and creams on my knee.
I was told that I needed a knee replacement but I didn’t want that.
I am glad that I tried Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program. I am now able to sleep at night without waking up from knee pain. I am so grateful for that! I used to pray that my pain would go away so that I could sleep!!!
I am very pleased with the results that I’ve achieved with Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program. I am 100% better then I was before treatments! I give thanks to God, Dr. Schnee and staff that I feel better and can walk without pain (and without a cane)!
Juanita C., 66 years young, Fort Worth, TX, Retired
If you’re suffering from knee pain and it interferes with your sleep and your daily activities then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment plan that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser treatments), non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
em>At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Against All Odds: 91 Years Young, ‘Bone on Bone’, with Severe Arthritis and After Completing Treatments is 70-80% Better
I couldn’t walk for any distance or stand for any period of time because I had rather severe pain (in my knee). It was worse in the left knee! I tried pain medication and had several rounds of the three shots (SYNVISC). I never had knee surgery but the orthopedic doctor hinted that I might need surgery in the future.
After completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I can now walk better and stand longer. I am very pleased with the results! I would say my knees are 70-80% better than before starting treatments!
Mr. A is 91 years young, has ‘bone on bone’ and we were still able to improve his quality of life by relieving his knee pain so that he could walk again!!! If we can help the most severe cases then maybe we can help you!!!
William A., 91 years young, McKinney, Texas
If you’re suffering from knee pain then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment plan that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser treatments), non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Does this describe you? Knee Pain When Standing, Walking, and Climbing Stairs: A Case Study
Verla Y., from Benbrook Texas, is an 80 year old female that came into my office complaining of severe pain in her left knee. Most of the pain she felt was under her knee cap and on the inside of her knee (where the knees touch). She could not stand or walk for more than a few minutes at a time without knee pain. She also felt some intermittent pain in the back of her left knee which limited her ability to extend and bend her knee.
She had been to her primary care physician in the past but he never took x-rays or recommended surgery. He just prescribed pain medication which gave her temporary relief.
Her knee pain had gotten progressively worse over the past six years but it became more severe and limiting in the past few months. When she initially came into my office she couldn’t walk, stand, vacuum, climb stairs, lift or carry items that weighed more than a few pounds without her knee hurting.
Initially, I examined and took x-rays of Mrs. Verla’s left knee. Upon examining her knee she had visible swelling all around her knee joint. She also felt pain to the touch on the medial aspect of her knee and below her knee cap. The x-rays showed signs of severe arthritis in both the medial compartment (the inside of the knee where the knees touch), and behind her knee cap. Her x-rays also showed ‘bone on bone’ on a small part of the medial aspect of the knee. Mrs. Verla knew that she had waited a long time to address her knee problem, so by the time she came to see me it had already severely deteriorated.
After reviewing and explaining her x-rays to her we discussed all of her options. I also explained cold laser therapy, exercises, and the other modalities we would be using during treatments. I was very clear that because of the stage her knee was in there was no way we could get her knee feeling 100% perfect again. She also understood that if she chose not to do any type of care her knee would progressively get worse and she would eventually need a knee replacement.
Since she did not want her knee to get any worse and she did not want surgery she decided to start treatments.
After a few treatments, Mrs. Verla started to respond favorably to care (just like I thought she would), and after several weeks she really noticed a significant reduction in the swelling and pain in her knee.
Now that she has completed treatments she is able to do activities that just a few weeks prior to starting care were impossible to do without pain. She can walk without knee pain, and she can get around independently without agonizing about whether knee pain will inhibit the activities she enjoys doing.
Knee replacement surgery is not even a thought in her mind anymore.
Toward the end of care she filled out a questionnaire and this is what she wrote:
“A cure was never promised or expected, but my knee is 60-70% better now after completing care (Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program). All of my questions were answered truthfully and treatments were never painful. I always looked forward to them. My knee is now much more stable, and the pain has lessened considerably. I feel that the exercises Dr. Schnee gave me will continue to strengthen my legs. I now can walk and stand without pain and I can stand from a sitting position with little to no pain.”
If you suffer from knee pain that inhibits you from walking, standing, climbing stairs or activities you enjoy doing then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment plan that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser treatments), non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Only 48% Were Able to Return to Their Normal Activities, Several years After Arthroscopic Surgery
A long-term study to determine the outcomes of patients who underwent arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy (partial removal of the lateral meniscus) for lateral meniscus tears was conducted in otherwise normal knees. The study reviewed patient’s activity level, clinical, and x-ray results.
Patient’s who underwent the surgery were followed up with a minimum of 5-8 years later. They were evaluated by questionnaire, x-rays, and knee examinations. Initially, only 85% of those who underwent surgery were able to temporarily return to pre-injury activity level. However, this percentage dropped to 48% at the time of follow-up. The study concluded that the activity level of patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery for partial lateral meniscus removal is likely to deteriorate with time. The study also concluded that patients should be counseled concerning long-term expectations regarding their knee pain.
If you’re still suffering from knee pain after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment plan that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser treatments), non-weight bearing exercises, and other modalities that promote rehabilitation of the knee. Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very successful non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area since 2001.”
Jaureguito JW. Elliot JS. Lietner T. Dixon LB. Reider B. Arthroscopy. The effects of arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy in an otherwise normal knee: a retrospective review of functional, clinical, and radiographic results. 11(1):29-36, 1995 Feb.
