by Dr. Harold Cates | May 2, 2016 | Hip, Patient Education
Dad’s still in the game after MS leads to hip surgery Kendrick Tate picks up a basketball, slowly dribbles his way to the far side of the court just beyond the three-point circle. In one smooth, arching flick of the wrist, the ball strips the net. Whoosh! What’s...
by Dr. Harold Cates | Aug 15, 2011 | Fracture Care, Total Joint Replacement
It happens to all of us – getting up in the morning and feeling those aches and creaks in our joints. That’s Osteroarthritis and it’s the most common joint disorder in folks 50 and older. Basically, OA is caused by natural wear and tear on a joint. The joint cartilage...
by Dr. Harold Cates | Jul 18, 2011 | Total Joint Replacement
What is Arthritis? By: Harold E. Cates, Jr. M.D. Arthritis is a disease that affects over 46 million adults and children. But it’s not just one disease. It is actually a term used to describe over 100 medical conditions. Each of us should educate ourselves about...