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Conditions | Osteoarthritis

There are over 100 different types of arthritis, but all have one thing in common: they all affect joints, and often the areas and structures surrounding those joints. Obtaining the correct diagnosis is particularly important.

Learn More About Osteoarthritis

Need to know more about how Osteoarthritis will affect you or someone you care for? Learn all the basics of Osteoarthritis and what it does:

     » Introduction to Osteoarthritis
     » Possible Causes of Osteoarthritis
     » Treating Osteoarthritis with Medication
     » Slowing the Progression of Osteoarthritis

Features on Osteoarthritis

Arthritis: Navigating the Pain

Talking to your doctor can be overwhelming, especially when it’s about pain. Find out how to tell your doctor how you’re feeling.

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Living Forward with Osteoarthritis

Walk in the Water

Aquatic Therapy has been shown to reduce pain, find out more.

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Introduction

Diagnosing Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

Physical and Complementary Therapies

Living with Arthritis

Appendix

Glossary

Resources

Appendix

by Harvard Medical School

Drugs used to treat arthritis

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