Scott M. Sporer, MD

10/23/2026

Study: Variable outcomes of stem cell injections for knee osteoarthritis.

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) affects more than 1 in 10 people older than 40, impairing patients' mobility and quality of life. With limited treatment options, stem cell injections have been promoted as a treatment, but clinical trial evidence of efficacy is often lacking, despite claims from clinics se...

10/16/2026

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.

Learn how your hip controls the position of your knee and how hip weakness may be causing your knee pain.

10/09/2026

A Guide to Medication Options for Treating Knee Pain.

Knee pain is treated with prescription and OTC medications, topical treatments, and injections, depending on the cause and severity of symptoms.

10/06/2026

How to Ease Stiff Knees After Sitting.

Learn why your knees stiffen after sitting and explore effective treatments to maintain mobility and reduce discomfort.

10/02/2026

Causes of Knee Bone Spurs and What You Can Do.

Explore causes of knee bone spurs and discover treatments like cortisone shots or surgery to manage pain and improve your quality of life.

09/29/2026

Hip Replacement Loosening Symptoms and Why Implants Wear out Over Time.

Hip replacement implants may loosen or fail over time, a process called osteolysis. In this case, hip replacement revision surgery may be necessary.

09/22/2026

9 Exercises to Relieve Sciatica Pain, According to a Physical Therapist.

Physical therapy can help relieve sciatica pain through a variety of techniques, including manual therapy, pain-relieving modalities, and exercises. Learn about these exercises here.

09/15/2026

8 Exercises to Ease Medial (Inner) Knee Pain.

Ease medial knee pain with targeted exercises that improve flexibility and strengthen the inner knee. These help with osteoarthritis, MCL sprains, and more.

09/11/2026

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09/08/2026

How to Pinpoint Your Knee Pain and Its Possible Cause.

Learn what your knee pain location says about potential causes, from injury to arthritis, with this informative chart for identifying issues.