Information and Articles on Arthritis

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According to the Arthritis Foundation, more than 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis — and there are more than 100 different kids of arthritis and musculoskeletal recognized by the medical community. Arthritis is an often painful condition that causes swelling, inflammation, and stiffness of the joints. Over time, this can lead to changes in mobility and even disability.

• Thumb Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments, & More

  Arthritis at the base of the thumb is one of the most common sites of osteoarthritis in the hand.Read More

  

• What Is Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

  Your doctor may recommend this surgery if you have severe damage to your rotator cuff or the muscles don’t work properly, as with cases of rheumatoid arthritis.Read More

  

• Recognize Common Health Concerns in Seniors Early

  Osteoarthritis is common in older adults as the cartilage in your joints wears away. Your joints begin to feel stiff and painful, and may even swell.Read More

  

• Natural Arthritis Remedies: Treating Pain at Home

  While arthritis treatments like pain medication and bracing can be effective in managing pain, there are a number of at-home and natural remedies for relieving discomfort in your joints that are gaining in popularity.Read More

  

• Is Cracking Knuckles Bad for You?

  The idea that cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis is most likely an urban legend starting by family and friends who were tired of listening to the sound.Read More

  

• Medical Mondays: Hip Replacement

  Pain in your hip from arthritis or other causes can be debilitating and interfere with your quality of life.Read More

  

• Occupational Therapy for Arthritis and Other Hand Disorders

  For those with osteoarthritis (a type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down) or rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints) of the hands, pain can seem like a constant in their lives.Read More

  

• Ankle Arthritis Treatment Options

  Ankle arthritis involves the loss of the normal cartilage in the ankle.Read More

  

• Knee Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

  There are three different types of arthritis that can affect the knee, with the most common being osteoarthritis or arthritis from wear and tear. Read More

  

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