Living with Arthritis
It's true that arthritis can be painful. But there are things you can do to feel better. This booklet tells you some facts about arthritis and gives you some ideas about what to do, so you can keep doing many of the things you enjoy. Rheumatoid ... [... more]
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Joint Replacement Surgery and You
Joint replacement surgery is removing a damaged joint and putting in a new one. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. The surgery is usually done by a doctor called an orthopaedic (or-tho-PEE-dik) ... [... more]
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Reactive Arthritis
This booklet contains general information about reactive arthritis. It describes what reactive arthritis is and how it develops. It also explains how reactive arthritis is diagnosed and treated. Medical terms not defined in the text are defined ... [... more]
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Do I have Arthritis?
It's true that arthritis can be painful. But there are things you can do to feel better. This booklet tells you some facts about arthritis and gives you some ideas about what to do, so you can keep doing many of the things you enjoy. Any part of ... [... more]
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Dónde puede encontrar más ayuda
Con el pasar del tiempo, muchas personas comienzan a sentir dolor y rigidez en el cuerpo. A veces les duelen las manos, rodillas, o los hombros y les cuesta trabajo poder moverlos, ya que pueden llegar a inflamarse. Estas personas podrían tener ... [... more]
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Rheumatoid
What Are Osteoporosis and Arthritis and How Are They Different? (fast facts,easy-to-read) Many people confuse osteoporosis and some types of arthritis. This fact sheet will discuss the similarities and differences between these ... [... more]
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How Are Osteoporosis and Arthritis Different?
Osteoporosis and arthritis are easy to confuse. This fact sheet explains how they are alike and how they differ. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones weak and more likely to break. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, ... [... more]
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Esenciales: la osteoporosis y la artritis
La osteoporosis y la artritis pueden confundirle con facilidad. Esta publicación explica en qué se diferencian y en qué se parecen estas enfermedades. Para más información acerca de la osteoporosis, la artritis y otras [... more]
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Q & A Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
This booklet answers basic questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has other fact sheets and booklets that provide more information about specific forms ... [... more]
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