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How Do I Know If I Have Osteoarthritis?

Finally, a careful analysis of the location, duration, and character of the joint symptoms and the appearance of the joints helps the doctor in dia...

Will Joint Cracking Cause Osteoarthritis?

Some patients with arthritis (inflammation of joints, usually painful), bursitis, or tendinitis notice 'cracking' sounds due to the snapping of irr...

Can a Sports Injury Raise My Osteoarthritis Risk?

One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. One study shows that athletes who had torn an ACL at least 14 yea...

Spinal Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of The Spine)

Osteoarthritis of the spine may cause stiffness or pain in the neck or back. In addition to the physical effects, a person with osteoarthritis migh...

What are The Symptoms of Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. Progressive cartilage degeneration of the knee joints can lead to deformity and outward curvature of the...

Osteoarthritis Prevention

By age 65, more than half of us will have X-ray evidence of osteoarthritis, a disease in which the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones at t...

Home Remedies for Osteoarthritis

Rearrange cabinets so that the heaviest objects are stored near your waist to prevent bending and adding pressure to your knees if that’s where you...

Osteoarthritis Causes and Risk Factors

Primary osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage, a rubbery material that eases the friction in your joints.

Arthritis Pain Relief: Risks and Benefits

Pain relief drugs you can buy at the pharmacy, like acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as Advil...

Overview & Facts

Can cracking knuckles lead to joint problems? Whatever your sports passion, along with the health benefits comes a risk of injury that can lead to ...

Diagnosis & Tests

Learn about the tools commonly used in diagnosing osteoarthritis. Find out how X-rays are used to diagnose arthritis -- and what happens during the...

Hip Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of The Hip)

Arthritis means 'joint inflammation.' It causes pain and swelling in the body's joints, such as the knees or hips. Patients who have osteoarthritis...