Ayal Segal, M.D.

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Robotic hip exoskeleton shows promise for helping stroke patients regain their stride.

Robotic hip exoskeleton shows promise for helping stroke patients regain their stride More than 80% of stroke survivors experience walking difficulty, significantly impacting their daily lives, independence, and overall quality of life. Now, new research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst pushes forward the bounds of stroke recovery with a unique robotic hip exoskeleton des...

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA.

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA Results presented here showed patients with depression undergoing total knee arthroplasty experienced an increased risk of medical and surgical complications, readmissions and reoperations.

Ankle replacement surgery: What to expect.

Ankle replacement surgery: What to expect Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have been ineffective for arthritis.

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Causes and treatments for burning in the knee.

Causes and treatments for burning in the knee A burning pain or sensation can occur in the knee after a trauma, overuse injury, or strain. Rest, ice, over-the-counter medication, and a knee support may help relieve symptoms, but some people may need medical treatment.

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Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? 6 Reasons.

Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? 6 Reasons Whether you're new to running or a veteran marathoner, you may wonder,

8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen Your Psoas Muscle.

8 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen Your Psoas Muscle Your psoas muscle is one of your hip flexors that lifts your thigh. When this muscle is too tight or weak, it can result in muscle imbalances that cause pain or hinder your ability to walk.

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Gluteal tendinopathy associated with poor 1-year outcomes after posterior THA.

Gluteal tendinopathy associated with poor 1-year outcomes after posterior THA Patients with gluteal tendinopathy had worse 1-year outcomes after posterior THA vs. patients without tendinopathy.

Pain on Top of Foot: Treatment Based on Cause.

Pain on Top of Foot: Treatment Based on Cause Pain on the top of the foot can occur from injury or as a side effect of a medical condition. You may also experience swelling, numbness, tingling, or burning—depending on the cause of your foot pain.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, calf raises, and other leg lift variations.

Updated EULAR recommendations for hip and knee osteoarthritis.

Updated EULAR recommendations for hip and knee osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 500 million people worldwide. The disease is age-related, and usually starts to affect people in middle age.

Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery.

Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Researchers said the findings could inform strength-training programs for people with advan...

How to strengthen your knee.

How to strengthen your knee While it may be tempting to avoid exercise when knee pain occurs, this is not always the appropriate solution. Certain types of exercise can help alleviate existing knee pain and prevent future pain or injury by providing the knee with extra support.

The Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

The Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Operating room waste is disposed of in landfill sites, recycled, or undergoes costly, energy-intensive incineration processes. By assessing the quantity and recyclability of waste in primary hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA), we aim to identify strategies to improve sustainability.

Online misinformation about noisy knees is influencing people to make poor health choices.

Online misinformation about noisy knees is influencing people to make poor health choices From cracking, clicks and popping sounds, it is estimated knee crepitus affects up to 70% of people.

Why does the outside of my foot hurt, and what can I do about it?

Why does the outside of my foot hurt, and what can I do about it? The gluteus medius is a muscle located at the sides of the hips. It moves the leg out to the side and helps stabilize the pelvis to maintain good alignment of the hips and knees. Pain in the gluteus medius often results from the muscle being too weak or when the muscle is overused. Gluteus medius pa...

Injections for Knee Pain: Could They Help You?

Injections for Knee Pain: Could They Help You? Knee pain is one of the most common physical complaints for adults, affecting roughly one in four Americans over age 60.

Can adults get osteochondritis dissecans? What to know.

Can adults get osteochondritis dissecans? What to know Osteochondritis dissecans typically affects children and teens, but it can also occur in adults. It is a condition that commonly affects the knee joint, but it can affect any joint in the body.

How To Relieve Hip Pain.

How To Relieve Hip Pain Hip pain can be caused by overuse or damage to the hip joint, cartilage, or surrounding muscles, and can significantly impact your ability to perform everyday activities, including walking, going up and down stairs, and sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

What causes pain in the right hip in females?

What causes pain in the right hip in females? Possible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and exercise.

Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty.

Younger vs. older patients exhibit worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty Younger patients may have worse outcomes after total ankle arthroplasty compared with older patients.Higher rates of activity in younger patients may explain increased stress and loading on the prosthesis.

Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren’t convinced.

Torn ACLs may heal with therapy instead of surgery, though some surgeons aren’t convinced It’s long been thought that a torn ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, has limited ability to heal on its own and requires surgery. Recent research suggests that a nonsurgical treatment, including physical therapy, could be as effective.

Causes and Treatment for Outer, Side, and Inner Hip Pain.

Causes and Treatment for Outer, Side, and Inner Hip Pain There are many possible causes of hip pain. They include serious ones, like a fracture or joint infection, and less serious causes, like bursitis.1 Your healthcare provider can diagnose the cause and help to plan your treatment.

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Knee Braces for Running: Should You Use One?

Knee Braces for Running: Should You Use One? Knee issues can be a common inconvenience for those who do much running. Many runners have decided to use the numerous braces available online and over the counter. You may wonder if these knee braces help the knee or prevent the development of knee issues.

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What Are Knee Ligament Injuries?

What Are Knee Ligament Injuries? Ligament injuries in the knee -- such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) -- can put you on the sidelines -- fast. They hurt a lot and may limit what you can do. But more often than not, a comeback may still be possible. Treatment is more successful than it once was.