Water exercise (also called aquatic exercise, pool therapy, or hydrotherapy) can include aerobic or endurance activities, stretching and strengthening exercises, and range-of-motion exercises performed in warm water. Exercises that are ... Read More

Joint replacement surgery is considered a last resort treatment option to relieve osteoarthritis pain and restore function to the affected joint. Conservative treatment options for osteoarthritis are usually tried first ... Read More

Insoles can help reduce pain associated with medial component (inner) knee osteoarthritis. The special insoles, known as lateral-wedge insoles, lessen pain by changing the mechanics of the knee. About 67 ... Read More

Acetaminophen, the generic equivalent of Tylenol, is the most commonly prescribed analgesic pain reliever and fever reducer in the world. Acetaminophen is widely used to treat osteoarthritis and other types ... Read More

Chondroitin is a dietary supplement that has been recommended for patients with osteoarthritis pain. Early studies concluded that chondroitin improved pain and increased joint space in osteoarthritis patients. More recent ... Read More

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is used in the treatment of chronic pain conditions, such as osteoarthritis. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation incorporates a small portable device -- called a TENS ... Read More

Joint pain is the primary symptom associated with osteoarthritis. Any joint can be affected by the disease. Recognizing early symptoms of osteoarthritis and getting appropriate treatment for osteoarthritis help to ... Read More

Gender bias may account for why fewer women than men are recommended for total knee replacement surgery. According to a report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, researchers in Toronto ... Read More

Thermotherapy involves the application of heat, and cryotherapy involves the application of cold, to joints affected by osteoarthritis for the purpose of relieving osteoarthritis symptoms. Arthritis patients want to ... Read More

"You will need to get an MRI." Those are common orders given to patients who go to the doctor with joint pain and possible arthritis. But, is the MRI order ... Read More

Arthrodesis is a type of joint surgery. Arthrodesis, commonly called joint fusion, surgically eliminates the affected joint by fusing the ends of the bones in the joint. Surgeons implant pins, ... Read More

The link between diet and osteoarthritis is interesting to patients and researchers. There are contradictory reports about the effect of diet on osteoarthritis symptoms. What dietary changes may affect osteoarthritis? How does ... Read More

Care and treatment guidelines for people with osteoarthritis have been issued by The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Acute Care in ... Read More