Rheumatology

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Craig Israelite, MD Dr. Israelite intially reviews some basic concepts in the approach to osteoarthritis. He then outlines recent surgical advances in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip that have led to better outcomes for our patients. These include minimally invasive surgery, progress in postoperative rehabilitation and the development of new bearing surfaces that both improve range of motion and extend the life of the hip prosthesis.

Guest: Paul Lux, MD Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD What causes arthritis? Is it wear and tear or genetics? What are the best solutions for arthritis of the knee, hip and shoulder? Join Dr. Mark Hill interview Dr. Paul Lux, orthopedic surgeon and expert on joint replacement on the topic of arthritis.

Guest: Patience White, MD Host: Laura Humphrey, PhD Dr. Patience White, Chief Public Health Officer for the Arthritis Foundation and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences discusses some of the newest treatments on the horizon and how they address the various types of arthritis.

Guest: Patience White, MD Host: Laura Humphrey, PhD Dr. Patience White, Chief Public Health Officer for the Arthritis Foundation and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences discusses steps that can be taken to prevent the various types of arthritis. She also discusses programs offered by the Arthritis Foundation.

Guest: Patience White, MD Host: Laura Humphrey, PhD Dr. Patience White, Chief Public Health Officer for the Arthritis Foundation and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences talks about how the prevalence of arthritis has changed over the years and the cost it now poses to the U.S. economy.