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Falls: The Forgotten Killer Of Arthritis Patients
It is important to recognize this problem and deal with it aggressively in order to help patients maintain their independence...
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Why Settle For ��Golden Year Knees�� When ��Glory Year Knees�� Are Possible?
Also, obese people are definitely not candidates so body mass index is an important selection criterion.8221...

Doctor�� Tell Me About How I Can Get Into A Research Trial For My Arthritis?
Questions to ask8226 How long has the center and the rheumatologist been conducting research?8226 Have there been other studies that evaluated this drug, and if so, what were the results?8226......
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New Arthritis Drug Guidelines... Do They Help... Or Do They Hurt?
Patients should realize the potential dangers and discuss them frankly with their physician...
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How Do Arthritis Experts Treat Osteoarthritis?
The stem cells and platelet rich plasma are then injected into the joint.Preliminary results appear very promising not only for symptom relief but also for chondrocyte and cartilage regeneration...
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My Shoulder Hurts. My Doctor Told Me I Have A ��Rotor Cuff�� Problem�� What��s That?
Patients should avoid exercises that place the arm at extreme positions, that involve lifting a large amount of weight, or which involve repetitive motion particularly with the arms higher than shoul......

Got Osteoarthritis? Here Are A Few Tips That Might Help��
Until the day comes when new cartilage can be grown8230 and that day may be closer than we think, particularly with the emphasis on stem cell research, the above modalities may have to do...
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What Is ��Inflammatory Arthritis?��
The key point to remember is that if you do have arthritis, its important to seek the opinion of an expert arthritis specialist...
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My Heel Is Killing Me�� I Can��t Walk�� What Is It?
Surgery is a last resort measure. Newer endoscopic techniques may be less traumatic to tissue...

Doctor�� Do Rubs Work For Arthritis?
This helps provide anti-inflammatory effect without the potential problems associated with NSAIDS....
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I Have Arthritis And My Rheumatologist Is Doing An Arthroscopy �� Tell Me More...
It takes several days to weeks for the joint to maximally recover. A specific activity and rehabilitation program may be recommended to speed recovery. As a result, recovery time will vary...
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Fibromyalgia 2008- What��s New... And How Do You Get Relief If You Suffer From This Disease?
to help FM patients cope better. While not effective as a lone treatment modality, it is crucial as an adjunctive method for FM management...
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My Mother Has A Lot Of Pain From Her Arthritis�� Will Meditation Help Her?
This is particularly true in older patients who take multiple medications already...
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My Hand Hurts�� How Can I Tell If I Have Arthritis?
A careful history physical exam, laboratory tests, and imaging procedures will help establish the diagnosis.The diagnosis will then determine the course of treatment...
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My Heel Is Killing Me�� It Hurts So Much�� What Is It?
Ultrasound needle guidance is advised to ensure proper localization of the injection.The diagnosis is made by history and physical examination. Both MRI and ultrasound can be used for confirmation...

Authors; Nathan Wei