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Articles on Arthritis and Gout

Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body.  There are different types of arthritis, each having a different cause. The most common form is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint or age.  Another type of arthritis is where the body attacks itself (autoimmune diseases).  Examples of this kind are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.  Septic arthritis is caused by an infection of the joint.  Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, which causes inflammation. There is also an uncommon form of gout called pseudogout that is caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.

 

10/13/2009 - Articles
The Negative Effects of Smoking on Bones, Joints and Healing

The Negative Effects of Smoking on Bones, Joints and Healing

Can smoking affect surgery, bone health and healing? Results of 44 studies say "yes" . . . . . Read more

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09/14/2009 - Articles

"Oh - My Aching Back!" -- Part 1

It's said that 2/3 of adults suffer from low back pain at some time in their lives. Maybe you've had your attack already. Read more

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09/14/2009 - Articles
Hip Replacement: Questions and Answers about Hip Replacement

Hip Replacement: Questions and Answers about Hip Replacement

Hip replacement, or arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with new, artificial parts. These artificial parts are called the prosthesis. The goals of hip replacement surgery are to improve mobility by relieving pain and improve function of the hip joint. Read more

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09/10/2009 - Articles
Broken Hip

Broken Hip: How to Survive a Broken Hip?

A broken hip is a complete or partial break in the proximal end of the femur (also called thighbone), near the hip joint..About 300,000 Americans are hospitalized for a broken hip every year. Falls leading to a broken hip are fairly common in older folk. The outcome after surgery seems to depend a lot on the risk of postoperative complications, which themselves are influenced by the general health of the patient before their injury. Read more

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09/08/2009 - Articles

Gout and Alcohol Intake

Gout has been associated with drinking too much alcohol throughout the ages, but only now has a study been done that analyses which sort of drink is most responsible. Read more

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08/25/2009 - Articles

Hip Fracture: Surviving a Hip Fracture.

A hip fracture is a complete or partial break in the proximal end of the femur (also called thighbone), near the hip joint that often require surgery to repair.   Falls leading to a hip fracture are fairly common in older folk. The outcome after surgery seems to depend a lot on the risk of postoperative complications, which themselves are influenced by the general health of the patient before their injury. Read more

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06/30/2009 - Articles

Chronic Back Pain Limits Brain Power

Persistent chronic pain - often experienced in the lower back - can interfere with your concentration, memory, and obviously, your mood. Jesse Cannone, an expert in this field, provides here some insight into the problem. Read more

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06/19/2009 - Articles

Using Your Head to Manage Your Chronic Pain - Part 1

Chronic pain is a very real experience- and not just "in your head". But one of the solutions to dealing effectively with chronic pain does lie within your head. Part 1 explains why chronic pain is important and the kinds of responses people have to it. Read more

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06/16/2009 - Articles

A Painful Rotator Cuff

As we age, many of us get tears of the rotator cuff that produce pain at night, interfering with sleep. It's not just an athletic injury. Read more

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06/05/2009 - Articles

Unsafe Drugs?

Baycol, Vioxx, Bextra, and now Celebrex. Who's responsible for these unsafe drugs? Well, there's more than enough blame to go around. Here's an overview . . . Read more

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