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Osteoarthritis – Learn More
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
Self-Care
Exercise
Precautionary Measures
Local Treatments
Capsaicin Ointments
Counterirritant Ointments
NSAID Ointments
Medications
Acetaminophen
NSAIDs
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
Glucosamine
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
Arthroscopy
Osteotomy
Joint Replacement
Arthrodesis
Prevention
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