Harvard Health Blog A new look at steroid injections for knee and hip osteoarthritis POSTED DECEMBER 23, 2019, 10:30 AM Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Osteoarthritis is a common and potentially debilitating condition. It’s a degenerative joint disease in which the smooth lining of cartilage becomes thinned and uneven, exposing the bone beneath. Although osteoarthritis is tightly linked with aging, we now know there is more to it than age alone: genetics, weight, physical activity, and a number of other factors can conspire to make it more likely that someone will develop osteoarthritis while someone else won’t. Osteoarthritis is the primary reason that more than a million joints (mostly hips and knees) are replaced each year in the US. Learn more »

Get your copy of Knees and Hips Do your knees or hips hurt? Most people will at some point have knee or hip pain because these large joints have a demanding task: they must bear the full weight of your body while at the same time allowing for a wide range of motion. Wear and tear, injury, and simple genetic predisposition can all contribute to knee or hip pain. This Special Health Report, Knees and Hips: A troubleshooting guide to knee and hip pain, covers a wide range of knee and hip conditions and describes in detail treatments, preventive strategies, and surgeries.

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Knees and Hips Featured content: • Knees in motion • Hips on the ball • Testing for knee and hip problems • Treatments for knees and hips • Special section: Knee and hip replacement •  ... and more! Click here to read more »