Osteoarthritis

Follow the links below to find information on osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.

Reviewed October 2007

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Title:	Osteoarthritis
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	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.
Date:	Sep 2008

Title:	Osteoarthritis (OA)
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of osteoarthritis including complications of osteoarthritis written by health professonals.
Date:	Sep 2008

Title:	Arthroscopic debridement for knee osteoarthritis
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Arthroscopic debridement for osteoarthritis of the kneeThis summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of arthroscopic debridement (AD) for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee....
Date:	Nov 2007

Title:	Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for knee osteoarthritis
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	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...
Date:	Aug 2000

Title:	Osteoarthritis: high BMI increases chance of hip replacement
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	A study has found that overweight people are more likely to need a total hip replacement as a result of osteoarthritis than people with a healthy weight.
Date:	Jun 2001

Title:	Animation: osteoarthritis
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	This animation shows what happens in your joints when you have osteoarthritis, a common form of arthritis.
Date:	Mar 2007

Title:	Balneotherapy for osteoarthritis
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	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:...
Date:	Aug 2007

Title:	Electromagnetic fields for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	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 ...
Date:	Oct 2001

Title:	Osteoarthritis insights: an overview
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Read the latest insights into osteoarthritis, such as risk factors and treatment approaches, from the National Institutes of Health in the US.
Date:	May 2005

Title:	Osteoarthritis
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis, is the most common of the arthritis conditions.
Date:	Jul 2006

Title:	Osteoarthritis: joints affected
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	See how osteoarthritis affects your joints using this interactive image.
Date:	Apr 2008

Title:	Osteoarthritis
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	Osteoarthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis, affecting the cartilage in the joints.
Date:	Dec 2007

Title:	Osteotomy for treating knee osteoarthritis
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	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...
Date:	May 2007

Title:	Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	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.
Date:	Jun 2004

Title:	Posterior versus lateral surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty in adults with osteoarthritis
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritisThis summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effects of a posterior or lateral approach in total hip replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. The review shows that:...
Date:	May 2006

Title:	Surgery for thumb (trapeziometacarpal joint) osteoarthritis
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	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. ...
Date:	Aug 2005

Title:	Therapeutic ultrasound for osteoarthritis of the knee
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	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)....
Date:	May 2001

Title:	Glucosamine for osteoarthritis of the knee (comments for consumers)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Glucosamine is a type of sugar. It helps to build cartilage, so it may help people with damaged joints.
Date:	Jun 2004

Title:	Arthritis: what is it?
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	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.
Date:	Feb 2003

Title:	Neck and shoulder pain
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	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.
Date:	Aug 2008

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