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Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis  is a condition that causes joint pain and stiffness. If you’re living with osteoarthritis, you’re not alone. And you needn't suffer. The rheumatologists  and orthopedic specialists at St. John Health are speciallty trained to recognize and treat osteoarthritis and joint conditions so that you can lead a healthy, active life. For more information, visit the the Hip and Knee Center at St. John Hospital and Medical Center and the Total Joint (Hip/Knee) Replacement Center  at Providence Hospital.

 

All Wellness Library articles (19 items)Wellness Library

> Action Plan for Osteoarthritis
> Arthritis and Exercise: Q and A
> Arthritis Facts

A Closer Look at Arthritis Treatments
Arthritis cannot be cured, but treatment can help manage the pain and prevent serious disability.


Tests and Procedures

Bone Scan
A bone scan is used to examine the various bones of the skeleton to identify areas of physical and chemical changes in bone.


All Adult Health Library articles (9 items)Adult Health Library

> Arthritis
> Arthroscopy
> Evaluation Procedures

Anatomy of the Hand
Each of your hands has three types of bones: phalanges in your fingers; metacarpals in your mid-hand, and carpals in your wrist.


Well Advised Library

> Shoulder Pain
> Wrist and Hand Pain

Arthritis
The word arthritis is used to describe more than 100 different conditions that cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. There are two main types of arthritis: inflammatory and noninflammatory.


All Krames Patient Education Sheets articles (45 items)Krames Patient Education Sheets

> After Knee Replacement: Controlling Swelling
> After Knee Replacement: Keeping Your Knee Healthy
> After Knee Replacement: The First Month

After Knee Replacement: Back at Home
You and your healthcare team will assess how well you can care for yourself at home. You may need friends, family, or a home health aide to help with chores and errands.


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Acetaminophen; Aspirin, ASA; Caffeine

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Choline Salicylate; Magnesium Salicylate

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Diclofenac

The Toll of Arthritis

One in three adult Americans -- about 70 million -- has arthritis or another chronic joint condition, according to 2001 statistics (the latest available) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least half of all people who suffer from these conditions are younger than 65. You can reduce your pain and disability by maintaining a healthful weight and being active.

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