The Bone and Joint Playbook, Tips for pain-free aging. Presented by Dr. John Urse

The conversation begins with an exploration of prevalent thumb conditions such as arthritis, tendinitis, and ligament injuries, elucidating their causes, symptoms, and potential impact on daily life. Dr. Urse and Dr. Martineau emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in managing these conditions effectively, highlighting the significance of seeking professional medical advice at the onset of thumb discomfort. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the diverse treatment modalities available for thumb issues, ranging from conservative approaches like splinting and physical therapy to more invasive options such as injections and surgical procedures. Through compelling case studies and patient anecdotes, the experts illustrate the tailored nature of treatment plans, tailored to each individual's unique circumstances and goals.

Doctor John Urse talks about : Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow. This injury often occurs due to repetitive motions or overuse of the arm, such as those seen in tennis players, hence the name. Treatment options for tennis elbow vary depending on the severity of the condition but typically include rest, ice therapy, and over-the-counter pain relievers to alleviate discomfort. Physical therapy exercises and techniques can help strengthen the affected muscles and improve flexibility. In more severe cases, corticosteroid injections or surgery may be considered to relieve pain and restore function. Additionally, using proper equipment and techniques during physical activities can help prevent the onset of tennis elbow.

Why lose weight , control blood sugar, and exercise to begin with? How much weight reduction is needed to see a benefit on hips/knees? Why not just have a gastric bypass to lose a lot of weight? New weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Ozempic- GLP1 mimickers.. is that an option? Can weight loss /proper diet and strength training prevent/control Diabetes Types of Diabetes..Type 1- body doesnt produce insulin to control blood sugar, often seen at an early age Type 2- Chronic insulin resistence..body's cells dont open up or respond to insulin lowering blood sugar, which then elevates ones blood sugar over 100 and leads to issues with nerves (neuropathy, vascular issues , kidney and eye problems over time. risk factors as this develops later in life are waistlines over 40 in men, 35 in women, so weight reduction and control important. Type 3 Diabetes--is there a link betw Diabetes and Alzheimers? Does poor sugar control increase amyloid/tau proteins in brain?

Our guest speaker Charles Urse, DO Board Cert. Anesthesiologist In practice over 30 yrs Cadillac, Mi charlesurse@gmail.com Outline of questions 1. What is important to do before seeing your anesthesia team before a surgery? (meds and nutritionals to stop, clearance from cardiologist or oncologist, what lab/imaging needed for patients age and procedure requirements) 2. What to ask your anesthesiology team before surgery..can only part of the body be put to sleep, airway or neck issues you have, regional or general anesthesia..Chuck for this 3. What will happen after surgery, ie will there be persistent numbness and pain relief ?, when nausea go away, what to start drinking or eating and when 4. Record any problems after which be something that may be avoided for future procedures Realize all this better than a surgery without anesthesia....

We have a fun conversation about how Pickleball is fast becoming the #1 sport for the senior crowd and its driving a huge amount of injuries that are causing a great influx of orthopedic visits.

What is like to be a patent having hip replacement surgery. Perspectives from a surgeons wife. Hear all about the procedure, getting ready for the surgery and what to expect after surgery + what its like to be the wife of an orthopedic surgeon and still be reluctant to have a procedure.

In this Episode Dr John Urse talks about some very interesting facts how surgery has evolved over the years. You will definitely hear some new info here!

Conversation with Doctor Charles Mehlman Professor who specializes in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Mehlman is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. and is a professor of clinical-affiliate at UC. What is a growth Plate and how it impacts your child's growth and can an injury to the growth plate be serious

Dr John Urse shares his detailed understanding of neuropathy. The signs, the cause and the treatments.

Today Dr John Urse talks through the topic of a Frozen Shoulder: What is it? Who gets it? How do I treat It? How do I know I have one? Things you can do with out medical intervention.

In this episode, Dr. Urse talks with Dr. Chad Weber who has performed over 1000 Robotic joint replacements in the greater Dayton area. They talk about the different types of robotic surgeries, the pros and cons and what people should expect before, during and after the surgery. This year over 700,000 knee replacements will occur, so you need make sure you have all the facts before you select your doctor. Dr. Chad Weber, DO, FAOAO. Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio. Orthopedics: Surgery, Robotic Assisted Surgery, Trauma. Centerville, Dayton, Greenville.

Dr. John talks about The surgical procedure to fix a torn ligament on the inside of the elbow ( Ulnar Collateral Ligament aka UCL) has been nicknamed “Tommy John Surgery”. The problem is very common in throwing athletes, mostly baseball pitchers, though a recent NFL playoff quarterback injured his UCL when the elbow ligament was stretched during a tackle.

Doctor Urse has a conversation with Safet O. Hatic II, DO, FAOAO and Dr. Nathan Melton, DO about the common issues that can impact foot health and ways to address the the pain or possible solutions to improve your over all foot health

In this episode Dr. Urse, covers (1) Prep for a knee replacement (2) What to look for when researching your options (3) Best practices for recovery. This episode is perfect for the person who is just starting to think about a knee replacement and whats involved. Please send us your feedback

Dr. Urse will talk thru some of the popular alternative non prescription therapies to treating arthritis. Great conversation if your looking to reduce your pain.

Dr. John Urse and Dr. Atiba Jackson walk the listeners through what happens when you have a torn ACL and some of the things you need to know when looking for treatment.

Ever wonder why the front of your knee might hurt? In this episode Dr John Urse talks about some of the causes and how to avoid simple things that might be causing you pain in the front part of your knee.

Dr. John Urse walks you through all the things you should know OR be thinking about before having surgery. Many topics you never think about before going in for a procedure, but should have a game plan for to reduce stress and achieve better recovery.

In this episode Dr Urse talks about common sports injury's " Head to Toe". You will learn all about the care and treatment for serious injury's and less complex ones. As usual Dr. Urse does a great job making complex subjects easy to remember and understand.

Dr John Urse and resident Dr Brian Handal talk about " Why would I ever need back surgery" They talk about all the different causes for back pain and treatment options.