Knee Arthritis Dallas: Still active, but your knees are starting to dictate your life? Many high-performing people reach a point where they are told that knee replacement is the next logical step. For some, that may ultimately be true. But many patients wonder an important question first: "Have I explored every reasonable option before replacing my joint?" Recently, I saw a gentleman with a physically demanding job who had been informed that he was a candidate for knee replac

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Regen Experts powered by Pain Experts Why “Basic Orthobiologics” Often Falls Short in the Pursuit of Nonsurgical Knee Care Precision Versus Performance Decline Most people do not realize they are making a strategic decision about their future mobility until it is almost too late. At first, it is subtle. The golf swing changes. The stairs become irritating. Travel becomes less enjoyable. Recovery after exercise becomes longer. Many high-performing

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Regen Experts powered by Pain Experts The Question Many Patients Ask “My doctor told me I’m a candidate for knee replacement surgery based on my x-ray.” This is one of the most common things I hear from patients who visit my clinic. Often the x-ray shows advanced arthritis or what is sometimes described as “bone-on-bone” cartilage loss. When patients hear this, it can feel like the path forward has already been decided. But in many cases, an x-ra