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Osteoarthritis:

Also called: Degenerative Arthritis.

Resources

• Do I have Arthritis? - National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
• Osteoarthritis - Arthritis Foundation
• Osteoarthritis - MayoClinic.com
• Osteoarthritis - The Arthritis Society, Canada
• Osteoarthritis Fact Sheet - American College of Rheumatology
• Features and diagnosis of osteoarthritis - UpToDate.com
• Patient Education Tutorial: Osteoarthritis - MedlinePlus®, National Library of Medicine
• Treatment of osteoarthritis - UpToDate.com

Support

• Arthritis & Joint Pain Support Group - WebMD message board
• Joint Replacement Support Group - WebMD message board

Articles

• Osteoarthritis drugs in development - MayoClinic.com
• Hyaluronic Acid Shows Potential as Biomarker for Osteoarthritis - National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
• Pomegranate Fruit May Have Cartilage Preserving Abilities - National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
• Scientists to Examine Influences of Biomechanics in Osteoarthritis - National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
• No Bones About it — There is Help for People with Osteoarthritis! - National Institutes of Health

Downloads

• What Is Osteoarthritis - National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases    [PDF format]
• Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis - National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases    [PDF format]
• Questions & Answers About Arthritis & Exercise - National Institutes of Health    [PDF format]
• Osteoarthritis - Health and Age    [PDF format]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Also called: Rheumatic Disease.

Resources

• Rheumatoid arthritis - Arthritis Foundation
• Rheumatoid arthritis - MayoClinic.com
• Rheumatoid Arthritis - The Arthritis Society, Canada
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Fact Sheet - American College of Rheumatology
• Fact Sheet: Rheumatoid arthritis - Arthritis Foundation
• Features and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis - UpToDate.com
• Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis - UpToDate.com

Support Groups

• Rheumatoid Arthritis Online Discussion Group - Arthritis Foundation

Articles

• Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Early - WebMD.com
• Does Diet Cause Arthritis? - The Arthritis Society, Canada
• Rheumatoid arthritis: A healthy lifestyle relieves one woman's pain - MayoClinic.com

Downloads

• Handout on Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis - National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases    [PDF format]
• Questions & Answers About Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases - National Institutes of Health    [PDF format]
• What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis - Health and Age    [PDF format]
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General

• How to Care for Yourself - Arthritis Foundation
• Helpful Treatments Keep People With Arthritis Moving - U.S. Food & Drug Administration
• Understanding the Need for Weight Control - The Arthritis Society, Canada
• The Impact of Weight Loss on Osteoarthritis of the Knee - American College of Rheumatology

Physical

• Use Heat and Cold - Arthritis Foundation
• Heat and Cold - The Arthritis Society, Canada
• Consider Massage - Arthritis Foundation
• The Role of the Physical Therapist in the Management of Rheumatic Disease - American College of Rheumatology
• Physical therapy for hip problems - UpToDate.com
• Physical therapy for shoulder osteoarthritis - UpToDate.com

Exercise

• Exercise and Arthritis - American College of Rheumatology
• Exercising with arthritis: Improve your joint pain and stiffness - MayoClinic.com
• Moderate Exercise Helps With Knee Osteoarthritis - DrugInfoNet.com
• Water Exercise: Pools, Spas and Arthritis - Arthritis Foundation

Nutrition

• Arthritis Diet Claims: Fact or Fiction - WebMD.com
• Will Diet Help Control Arthritis? - The Arthritis Society, Canada
• Eating Right with Limited Mobility - WebMD.com
• Improved Vitamin D Levels May Decrease Knee Disability in Osteoarthritis Patients - American College of Rheumatology

Supplements

• Nutritional Supplements for Osteoarthritis - The Cleveland Clinic
• Herbal and Natural Remedies - American College of Rheumatology
• Questions and Answers: NIH Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) - National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Medications

• Take Medicines Wisely - Arthritis Foundation
• Arthritis: Understanding Medications - The Arthritis Society, Canada
• Arthritis Drug Information for Patients - New Zealand Rheumatology Assn.
• What You Need to Know About NSAIDs (for Rheumatology) - The Cleveland Clinic
• Prednisone and other corticosteroids: Balance the risks and benefits - MayoClinic.com

Surgery & Invasive Procedures

• Consider Surgery - Arthritis Foundation
• Types of Surgery - Arthritis Foundation
• Fact Sheet: Joint Injection and Aspiration - American College of Rheumatology
• Viscosupplementation Treatment for Arthritis - American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons
• What is Viscosupplementation? - The Cleveland Clinic
• Arthroscopy: A boon for damaged joints - MayoClinic.com
• Knee replacement: Surgery can relieve pain - MayoClinic.com
• Patient information: Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) - UpToDate.com
• 96% Percent Of Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Patients Leave Same Day, No Complication - Medical News Today
• Experience Is Key for Total Knee Replacement Outcomes - National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
• Total hip replacement: Relieve pain, improve mobility - MayoClinic.com
• Surgery for shoulder arthritis: Joint replacement and other options - MayoClinic.com
• Knuckle replacement: Relieve pain, improve function - MayoClinic.com

Alternative Therapies

• Consider Other Treatments - Arthritis Foundation
• New and alternative (complementary) therapies for rheumatoid arthritis - UpToDate.com
• Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Improves Function in Knee Osteoarthritis - National Institutes of Health
• Imagery, Focusing and Self-Hypnosis - The Arthritis Society, Canada
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