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Shahin S. Rad, M.D.
Fellowship Trained in Hip, Knee & Shoulder Replacement

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16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1150,
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 818-477-0787

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3831 Hughes Ave, Suite 105
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: 424-603-6984

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Can aspirin prevent arthritis?

Aspirin, widely used in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, in low dose, has anti–inflammatory and vasculo-protective effects: both of these processes contribute to the pathogenesis

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What is hip replacement?

Hip replacements — the surgical repair of an aged or injured natural hip joint by adding an artificial joint, or implant — date back three

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Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those undergoing physical therapy have less pain and functional disability at one year compared with those who receive

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Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery is not usually the first option for treating knee pain. Various alternative treatments may help bring relief. If you’re experiencing knee pain,

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Bursitis of the Hip

Bursitis is the painful swelling of bursae. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion your tendons, ligaments, and muscles. When they work normally, bursae help the

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Vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture

Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery. The findings suggest that vitamin D deficiency

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Follow-Up Appointments After Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery

After undergoing joint replacement surgery, such as hip replacement surgery or knee replacement surgery, there will be a number of follow-up appointments with your orthopedic

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Should You Get a Partial Knee Replacement?

Partial knee replacement isn’t for everyone — and there are trade-offs. But for people who meet the criteria, there are advantages. Read More Source: healthessentials

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Osteoporosis: Researchers find another possible risk factor

Osteoporosis affects millions of people around the world, and it is not possible to change some of the primary risk factors, such as aging. However,

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Common Cause of Pain With Hip Bursitis

Hip bursitis is a common problem that causes pain over the outside of the upper thigh and hip joint. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac

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