Infographic comparing four knee osteoarthritis injections: corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation, PRP, and stem cell therapy with key advantages, disadvantages, and duration of relief

Knee Osteoarthritis Injections: Your Complete Guide (2026)

Richard Kang, MDBlog

If your knees have been talking back to you lately, you’re far from alone. Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of adults, and one of the first questions patients ask is: “What can we do besides surgery?” The good news is that knee osteoarthritis injections have come a long way — from trusted options like hyaluronic acid to cutting-edge regenerative therapies. Here’s …

Middle-aged woman sitting on bed holding her knee in pain from menopause-related joint stiffness

Menopause and Joint Pain: How HRT and New FDA Changes Can Help

Richard Kang, MDBlog

If you are in your 40s or 50s and your knees, hands, or back suddenly ache more than they used to, you are not imagining things. More than half of women going through perimenopause and menopause report new or worse joint and muscle pain. And most of them are surprised to learn that hormones—not just aging—are a big part of …