Zehr Center for Orthopaedics

06/06/2026

We love happy knees!

06/04/2026

There are ways you can slow and prevent bone loss, even if you have osteoporosis. Certain lifestyle and dietary habits in the early stages of bone loss can help prevent further bone loss. Some medications can also help reverse severe cases of bone loss.

Building bone density includes getting calcium and vitamin D and doing resistance training. Postmenopausal people have a high risk of low bone density.

06/03/2026

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With the understanding that umbilical cord stem cells have great potential to produce anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating factors and that when introduced into a deteriorating joint or tendon may facilitate the healing of these structures to some degree, it is reasonable for all patients to consider receiving this therapy if other conservative treatments are failing, and joint replacement or other surgery is being reviewed.

The underlying science is complicated and quickly expanding. It is not known whether your own limited supply of stem cells can be harvested in sufficient quantities to affect a local change in tissues, nor is it clear that the large number of cells available from umbilical cords are enough to provide the correct signaling of the local cells which are not doing a good job healing the evolving damage as in the case of an arthritic joint. But it is believed that stem cells provide a scientifically viable treatment tract that seems to be effective in limiting tissue destruction and promoting the healing of ongoing damage. There is some strong information that believes the combination of stem cells from whichever source combined with exosomes may give an even better result than stem cells alone. Again, the “signaling” effect provided by the exosomes in concert with signals produced by the stem cells become synergistic.

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

Collagen levels drop as you age, so these foods support your skin and joint health.

Foods high in collagen support skin elasticity and joint health. Options include bone broth, chicken, and pork rinds, which provide essential amino acids.

05/26/2026

Surgical treatment for ACL injuries centers on keeping the tibia from moving too far forward under the femur bone and getting the knee functioning normally again. To reduce scarring inside the joint and to speed your recovery, most surgeons will prescribe several sessions of physical therapy before the surgery. This will also reduce swelling and ensure you can straighten the knee completely.

Surgical treatment for ACL injuries centers on limiting movement of the tibia and getting the knee functioning normally again.

05/22/2026

Paired with resistance training and regular activity, these foods will help keep your bones strong.

Bone density naturally decreases with age, but eating certain foods can help. Dietitians share the best foods for bone health for women over 50.

05/16/2026

Thank you to the men and women currently serving in our military services!