Kirby Surgical Center

The first line of treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee aims to relieve pain. Normally, pain relievers such as ibuprofen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used, along with physical therapy, applications of a topical analgesic and injections of a corticosteroid. However, some people have a reaction to NSAIDs and these agents usually bring only [...]

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After working for over 35 years, Phil Hilliard of Beaumont, Texas, eagerly looked forward to retirement where he could play golf with friends, enjoy his grandchildren and travel with his wife Thelma. However, just a few years after he retired, Mr. Hilliard’s leisure plans started to unravel due to an increasing pain that stretched from [...]