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Arthritis Health Center

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Arthritis is about pain. And it affects an estimated 66 million people. For some types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, there are new biologic medicines that can really help. For the more common osteoarthritis there have been reversals like painkillers being pulled off the market. Meanwhile, surgeons develop better techniques to help replace arthritic joints, when necessary. The story is one of evolutionary medical progress and our experts help you understand what it means for you or someone you care about.

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Young Adults with Hip Pain
In this podcast, Dr. Dolan will discuss hip pain, including typical symptoms, when to seek evaluation and treatment and details about femoroacetabular impingement. Dr. Dolan also will describe indications and...
by Patient Power | 08/10/2010
Shoulder Arthritis and Shoulder Replacement Surgery
How common is shoulder arthritis and how is it treated? In this program, Dr. Matthew Saltzman, an orthopedic surgeon from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, will discuss total shoulder replacement as a...
by Patient Power | 06/22/2010
Explaining the New Range of Hip Surgical Procedures
When it comes to surgery on your hip, there are many different options. Begin to understand these options -- from hip resurfacing to hip replacement to hip revision surgery --...
by Patient Power | 04/22/2009
The Latest in Joint Replacement Surgery
As we age, arthritis and joint pain can get in the way of our favorite activities, but orthopedic surgeons are performing innovative and joint-preserving surgeries to help sufferers in the...
by Patient Power | 01/08/2009