by OrthoSurgeon Support | Aug 26, 2024 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Bone health, Exercise Benefits, Healthy Food
When it comes to maintaining orthopaedic health, nutrition and lifestyle play a critical role. While we often focus on exercise and medical treatments to keep our bones and joints healthy, nutrition is equally important in supporting overall musculoskeletal...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Feb 21, 2024 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Bone health, Healthy Food, osteoporosis
Key Differences While both conditions signify a reduction in bone strength, the primary difference lies in the degree of bone density loss. Osteopenia is considered the initial stage of bone weakening, with a bone density score between -1 and -2.5. Osteoporosis...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 30, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Healthy Food, Joints, Knee, Osteoarthritis of the Knee
With bone structure problems such as osteoporosis affecting millions, it is increasingly important to look after our bone health. As we age, our bone density reduces because we lose calcium and other minerals making them thinner and more brittle. Women can be even...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Feb 25, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Exercise Benefits, Healthy Food
The number of knee replacements and hip replacements are performed each year are on the rise. We need to mention, however, that some of these surgeries are actually preventable. The health of muscle strength, joint flexibility and bone density is directly influenced...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Dec 2, 2019 | General, Health, Healthy Food
Summertime Recipes for Healthy Bones With summer fast approaching and increasingly warm temperatures, we might start to turn to foods that aren’t the healthiest…milkshakes, ice-cream, sugary drinks – anything to help us cool down! Now of course it’s okay to enjoy...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Sep 19, 2019 | Health, General, Healthy Food
Is veganism a sustainable diet for healthy bone growth? Veganism is incredibly popular in Australia and the United Kingdom, and as of recent its popularity has burst out into South Africa. Interest in veganism in South Africa is at an all-time high according to Google...
