Rubin Institute Surgeon Explains Joint Pain Treatment Options

The night was rainy, and traffic was terrible. But for the people who braved the weather and automotive challenges to come out to a free seminar with orthopedic surgeon James Nace, D.O., it was well worth the effort. Dr. Nace, a surgeon at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital, gave an informative, engaging talk on hip and knee joint pain. It was held at LifeBridge Health & Fitness on the evening of November 10. The seminar is part of ongoing series of free talks that the surgeons at the Rubin Institute frequently offer to the community. Dr. Nace presented an overview of the different causes of hip and knee joint pain and how it can develop into a serious condition like arthritis. He also explained that each person’s treatment options will be different, depending on the severity of their condition, as well as how much pain they feel. For some, limiting ...