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Follow the links below to find information on osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.
Reviewed October 2007
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Links to information about treatments for osteoarthritis, including medications and exercise.
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Osteoarthritis (OA)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of osteoarthritis including complications of osteoarthritis written by health professonals.
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Apr 2008
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Osteoarthritis: joints affected
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myDr
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See how osteoarthritis affects your joints using this interactive image.
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Apr 2008
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Osteoarthritis
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis, affecting the cartilage in the joints.
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Dec 2007
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Balneotherapy for osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of Balneotherapy (mineral baths) for Osteoarthritis (OA). The review shows that in people with OA:...
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Aug 2007
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Osteoarthritis
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Better Health Channel
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Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. The two bones of a joint are normally protected by smooth, cushioning material called cartilage. In osteoarthritis, cartilage breaks down, causing pain and stiffness in the joint. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis.
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Jul 2007
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Osteotomy for treating knee osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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In people with osteoarthritis of the inside of the knee, -an osteotomy can improve pain and function -it is not known which techniques are better and which should be used-some osteotomy techniques may lead to more complications-it is not known whether a...
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May 2007
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Neck and shoulder pain
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Better Health Channel
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The neck and shoulder are highly mobile, which means they are also prone to injury. Trauma, poor posture and arthritis are common causes of neck pain. Some shoulder conditions that cause pain include strains, tendonitis and fractures.
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Mar 2007
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Osteoarthritis
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myDr
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Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis, is the most common of the arthritis conditions.
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Jul 2006
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Surgery for thumb (trapeziometacarpal joint) osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There are many types of surgery for the base of the thumb. The simplest surgery is a 'trapeziectomy'. Other surgeries use this simple approach but will also work on ligaments and tendons at the thumb or replace the thumb joint. ...
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Aug 2005
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Osteoarthritis insights: an overview
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myDr
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Read the latest insights into osteoarthritis, such as risk factors and treatment approaches, from the National Institutes of Health in the US.
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May 2005
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Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee
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Australian Prescriber
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Glucosamine is a normal constituent of the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage and synovial fluid. Clinical trials have now shown that the use of oral glucosamine sulphate in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee results in a significant reduction in joint pain and an improvement in joint function.
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Jun 2004
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Arthritis: what is it?
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myDr
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There are 2 main types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, which can be caused by mechanical wear and tear, and rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the joints.
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Feb 2003
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Electromagnetic fields for the treatment of osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Pulsed electric stimulation as a treatment for osteoarthritis has appeared promising since the stimulation of cartilage growth was recorded at the cellular level; its growing popularity has now called for evaluation of its effectiveness. The literature ...
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Oct 2001
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Therapeutic ultrasound for osteoarthritis of the knee
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Therapeutic ultrasound is a physical therapy that can be used as part of an overall rehabilitation program for musculoskeletal disorders such as OA. This review compared ultrasound to placebo or active therapy (galvanic current or short wave diathermy)....
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May 2001
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for knee osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive modality with very few adverse effects that is used in physiotherapy for control of pain. Seven studies using TENS in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) were identified for this revi...
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Aug 2000
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