Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
Osteonecrosis, also called avascular necrosis, ischemic necrosis and aseptic necrosis, is a disease that occurs when a loss of blood supply to bone causes sections of the bone to die. Osteonecrosis literally means "dead bone." Eventually the [... more]
Arthritis Foundation |
FreeMD® Joint Pain (Multiple Joints): Visit Virtual Doctor
Joint Pain (Multiple Joints) Symptom Check-Up As the virtual doctor, I'll help you decide if you need to see a doctor and why. To do this, I will ask you some questions about your Joint Pain (Multiple Joints) and medical history. Joint Pain ... [... more]
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JOINT INJECTION/ASPIRATION
Joint injections or aspirations (taking fluid out of a joint) are usually performed under local anesthesia in the office or hospital setting. After the skin surface is thoroughly cleaned, the joint is entered with a needle attached to a syringe. ... [... more]
College of Rheumatology |
Joint Health Quiz
Find out if you are at risk of getting arthritis and how healthy your joints are by taking the following quizzes. Your scores will tell you what actions you need to take to help your joints. Even if you don't have any joint pain or symptoms of ... [... more]
Arthritis Foundation |
Local Office Directory
Welcome to the Local Office Directory. Please enter your ZIP code to go directly to the closest office near you or select a state from the map to view that state's local office information. Local Office Directory Created on: 01/22/08 - Email to ... [... more]
Arthritis Foundation |
Joint Surgery Center
Whether you've been contemplating it for years or you've just begun to think about it, joint replacement surgery is a serious subject that requires thorough consideration, consultation with your doctor and planning. While it used to be common for ... [... more]
Arthritis Foundation |
Portal En Español
Institutos Nacionales de Salud NIH Radio en Español Información de Salud Enlaces para la Comunidad Fecha de revisión: 28 de septiembre, 2007 Mensaje del Director Descripción Nuestra Misión Usted está aquí: [... more]
National Institute of Arthritis |
Arthroscopy - MayoClinic.com
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive way to diagnose and treat joint problems. [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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Hypothyroidism: Does it cause joint pain?
Hypothyroidism can cause muscle and joint problems, such as joint pain and stiffness. Can hypothyroidism cause joint pain? I have hypothyroidism and have been experiencing severe arthritis-like pain in my shoulders and hips. The signs and ... [... more]
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Arthritis Today: Joint Atlas
Joints literally keep the human frame together. From the top of our heads to the tips of our toes, joints link our 206 bones, make our bodies flexible, and enable our muscles to maneuver into thousands of positions. Some joints, such as those in ... [... more]
ww2.arthritis.org |
Knuckle Cracking Q & A
A discussion of knuckle cracking and Arthritis from Johns Hopkins Rheumatology. Answer: Cracked knuckles feel looser and enjoy more mobility for a while after cracking. It is also possible that as kids people realize that cracking knuckles ... [... more]
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