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Knee Gives Out - Is It Osteoarthritis? Created: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Knee problems can be associated with the joint popping, locking, or giving out. Is it possibly osteoarthritis when the knee gives out?
Knee Replacement - Working After Knee Replacement Created: Sunday, January 09, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
If you had knee replacement surgery, that means you had time off from work too. What got you back to work as soon as possible after knee replacement?
Treatment of Hand, Hip, and Knee Osteoarthritis - 2012 ACR Recommendations Created: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
In 2012, the American College of Rheumatology updated treatment recommendations for hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis.
Meniscal Tears and Osteoarthritis Created: Monday, April 16, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012
The association of meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis is complicated.
New Reality With Osteoarthritis - New Reality Created: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Not long after being diagnosed, osteoarthritis lets you know you are facing your new reality. By new reality, I mean that physical limitations will interfere with what you can and can not do.
Self-Diagnosis Leaves Uncertainty - Self-Diagnosis Created: Sunday, January 30, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Many people suspect that any arthritis-type pain is osteoarthritis. That's often based on self-diagnosis. But self-diagnosis leaves uncertainty because it lacks the input of an expert physician.
Rose Hips for Osteoarthritis Pain - Rose Hips Natural Arthritis Treatment Created: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Rose hips are the seed pods of roses. A powder, made from the rose hips of Rosa canina, is more effective than placebo for arthritis pain relief.
SAM-e - 10 Things You Should Know About SAM-e Created: Thursday, May 15, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
SAM-e, which stands for S-adenosylmethionine, is produced in the liver from methionine. SAM-e is a popular dietary supplement used for osteoarthritis. SAM-e is thought to increase chondrocytes and ..
Dietary Supplements Are An Alternative Treatment for Osteoarthritis - Dietary Supplements Created: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Dietary supplements are popular alternatives for osteoarthritis treatment. Dietary supplements such as glucosamine, SAM-e, MSM, turmeric, and ginger are touted as effective. Is there clear evidence..
Liquid Supplements for Osteoarthritis - Liquid Supplements Created: Thursday, September 18, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Liquid supplements for arthritis are more easily absorbed than pills and offer better bioavailability too -- or so
Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables for Osteoarthritis - Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables Created: Monday, May 26, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) have been shown in clinical studies to have beneficial effects on osteoarthritis. Avocado soybean unsaponifiables are a natural vegetable extract made from avo..
Pycnogenol - Osteoarthritis Pain Reduced by Pycnogenol Created: Friday, April 18, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Pycnogenol is an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. Pycnogenol has been shown to reduce osteoarthritis symptoms by 56%.
Herbal Remedies for Osteoarthritis - Herbal Remedies Created: Friday, March 21, 2008 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Herbal remedies are popular alternative treatments for osteoarthritis. It's essential that you realize there may be problems with the safety of certain herbal remedies. Be cautious and always discu..
Acupuncture - Knee Osteoarthritis May Improve After Acupuncture Created: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Acupuncture has become a popular alternative treatment. With acupuncture, needles are inserted into specific anatomical points on the body. Researchers have studied the effectiveness of acupuncture..
Glucosamine - 10 Things You Should Know About Glucosamine Created: Sunday, August 05, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Glucosamine is a natural substance that is found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine is also sold as a popular dietary supplement to treat osteoarthritis. The health benefits of glucosamine are still..
Total Knee Replacement - What You Need to Know Created: Friday, March 14, 2008 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Total knee replacement is a surgical option to treat knee pain caused by arthritis.
Osteoarthritis - What You Want to Know But Are Afraid to Ask Created: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
We've got the answers to common osteoarthritis questions. This is everything you want to know about osteoarthritis, but are afraid to ask.
5 Things You Shouldn't Do if You Have Osteoarthritis Created: Thursday, October 27, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
If you carry extra pounds, you are adding stress to joints already affected by osteoarthritis.
Advil and Aleve - Difference Between Advil and Aleve Created: Friday, January 29, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
Aleve and Advil are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat arthritis. What are the similarities and differences between Advil and Aleve?
Thumb Osteoarthritis - Thumb OA - Osteoarthritis of the Thumb Created: Saturday, December 29, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 05, 2012
Thumb osteoarthritis can be painful and can affect normal hand movements. As the population ages, the condition is becoming more prevalent.
What Causes Popping Joints Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Popping joints are annoying, but may not be a major concern if no pain is associated with the popping sensation.
Turmeric for Osteoarthritis Created: Monday, January 04, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 01, 2012
Turmeric is an herb with anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric may be beneficial for osteoarthritis.
Does Ankle Fracture Lead to Osteoarthritis Created: Monday, January 19, 2009 Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012
Ankle fracture can lead to the eventual development of osteoarthritis.
Will Rest Ease Pain of Osteoarthritis Created: Monday, October 26, 2009 Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012
Will rest improve osteoarthritis pain and tame other symptoms?
What Is Osteotomy? Created: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012
There are several joint surgeries that can reduce pain and restore function in the affected joint. Osteotomy is one of the lesser-known joint procedures.
Pilates Soothes Osteoarthritis Pain Created: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Pilates is a type of exercise that is not too aggressive for osteoarthritis patients. Pilates helps build a strong core, which helps soothe osteoarthritis pain.
Does Aging Cause Osteoarthritis? Created: Friday, February 15, 2008 Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Aging is a known risk factor for developing osteoarthritis. The disease is often explained as the result of wear and tear on the joints, but there may be a more thorough explanation of what happens..
What Is Tiger Balm Created: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tiger balm is a topical medication option used to treat arthritis pain.
Unloader Knee Brace for Osteoarthritis Created: Monday, May 16, 2011 Updated: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Unloader knee braces may help relieve pain associated with knee osteoarthritis.
What Is Tricompartmental Osteoarthritis Created: Monday, February 27, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The knee is the joint most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. There are three compartments of the knee joint. When all three are affected, it's called tricompartmental osteoarthritis.
Weight Gain - Osteoarthritis and Weight Gain Created: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Joint pain and other osteoarthritis symptoms can cause you to be less active. With less physical activity, weight gain can become an issue. Has weight gain been a problem for you since being diagno..
Osteoarthritis News 2010 - Osteoarthritis News Created: Monday, January 10, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
It may seem sometimes like not much is happening in osteoarthritis news and research. Here is a review of the top 10 osteoarthritis news stories for 2010.

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