by Dr. Rizk | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Arthritis Medications Several types of drugs are useful in treating arthritis of the knee. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are available both over-the-counter and by prescription. A COX-2 inhibitor is a special type of NSAID that may cause fewer...
by Dr. Rizk | Sep 18, 2020 | News
NOTICE OF RELOCATION Effective, Monday, October 5th: We are pleased to announce that our office is temporarily relocating to Suite 510 on the 5th Floor of the DePaul Building while we await the completion of our permanent new office. We will be...
by Dr. Rizk | Oct 30, 2019 | Knee Replacement
Patients may be apprehensive to have total knee replacement surgery due to fear of missing out on work, family events, and life milestones. So how long should one expect to be in recovery? The answer is probably less time than you think. First one to two days post...
by Dr. Rizk | Oct 23, 2019 | Knee Replacement
Although many people think that there is a certain age that is most appropriate to undergo a knee replacement procedure, candidates for surgery are based on pain and disability more so than age. With the vast improvement in knee replacements over the past 30 years,...
