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Arthritis-Friendly Exercise

Individuals suffering with arthritis shouldn’t exercise, right? Wrong. In fact, regular exercise is a critical part of the therapy process. Without exercise, arthritis sufferers are bound to lose further important mobility and movement. But if […]

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What is arthritis?

By Jana Bennett, R.Ph. Arthritis is a chronic disease of the joints, especially the weight-bearing joints, that develops when the linings of the joints degenerate resulting in decreased mobility and pain. This wear and tear […]

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Q&A with Kimberly Mezera, M.D.

Dr. Kimberly Mezera is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions including nerve compression syndromes, tendinitis, arthritis of the hand, wrist and elbow, fractures and trauma care—including microsurgical repair. […]

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The Perfect Fit–Customizing Your Knee Replacement Surgery–Dr. Richard G. Buch

People living with advanced knee arthritis often experience severe pain when climbing stairs, exercising or even just walking. Medication, physical therapy, and injections are commonly prescribed to treat the pain associated with arthritis, but these options often provide only short term or partial relief. For many patients a knee replacement is the only option left. […]

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Ankle Arthritis Causing You Trouble? –– Physicians' Clinic of Iowa

Ankle Arthritis Causing You Trouble?

By Dr. Scott Ekroth, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa

Ankle arthritis can be a debilitating problem for active adults, especially when symptoms interfere with daily activities. While not as common as arthritis in the hip or the knee, many individuals undergo the same symptoms of pain, stiffness, loss of motion, and catching in their ankle joints. […]

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Living well with arthritis: treatments advancing for surgical and nonsurgical approaches

Living Well with Arthritis

Treatments advancing for surgical and nonsurgical approaches

Courtesy American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine
People who have arthritis describe the symptoms as painful, discouraging and debilitating. These symptoms disrupt the flow and balance of your life and make an active life difficult. […]