A Rheumatologist’s Approach to Osteoarthritis
Guest: Alicia M. Hinze, M.D., M.H.S. (@alicia_hinze)
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)
Alicia M. Hinze, M.D., M.H.S., provides an overview of osteoarthritis and other rheumatologic conditions. Dr. Hinze shares her approach to distinguishing between osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis, along with risk factors for developing osteoarthritis over time, including genetics, professions, prior injuries, and age. She shares recommendations for conservative therapies and at what point surgical intervention should be considered.
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