Dr. Hamby is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with special interest in Sports Medicine.

Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis - why does it hurt and can it be stopped?

Arthritis is a general term that implies acute or chronic inflammation of a joint, often accompanied by pain and structural changes. Though most of us think of old age and repetitive work as the causes of arthritis, the reality is much more complicated. Arthritis isn’t just one disease; it’s a complex disorder that can comprise more than 100 distinct conditions and can affect people at any stage of life.

Knee replacement surgery gave me back my health and life