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Learn More: Osteoarthritis

Learn More: Osteoarthritis

Learn more about osteoarthritis and joint pain, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Click on the issue below that concerns you. Or, take the free RealAge Osteoarthritis Health Assessment for personalized recommendations.

Overview

A Brief Look at Arthritis

The Definition of Osteoarthritis

Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Why Osteoarthritis Is Painful

Causes of Osteoarthritis

Diagnosing Osteoarthritis

Mortality Rate of Osteoarthritis

Warning Signs of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis Versus Rheumatoid Arthritis

Joint by Joint

Osteoarthritis of the Hip

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Osteoarthritis of the Hand or Fingers

Osteoarthritis of the Foot

Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Risk Factors

When to See a Doctor

What to Expect During the Exam

Managing Osteoarthritis

Health Professionals Who Help Treat Osteoarthritis

Precautionary Measures

Local Treatments

Capsaicin Ointments

Counterirritant Ointments

NSAID Ointments

Medications

NSAIDs Side Effects

Risk of Serious NSAID Side Effects

NSAIDs with the Least Side Effects

Generic Names of NSAIDs (brand names in parentheses)

Reducing the Risk of NSAID Side Effects

Effectiveness of NSAIDs

COX-2 Inhibitors

Safety of COX-2 Inhibitors Compared to Older NSAIDs

Disease-Modifying Drugs

Effectiveness of Glucosamine

How Glucosamine Works

Side Effects of Glucosamine

Appropriate Dose of Glucosamine

Chondroitin Sulfate

Effectiveness of Chondroitin

How Chondroitin Works

Hyaluronan Injections

Advantages in Taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate

Surgical Relief

Joint Replacement

Prevention

References

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