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Tips for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
This sheet has been written for people with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee. There are many treatments that may be helpful if you have osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and/or knee. Here are some things you could try
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Video: Osteoarthritis | myVMC
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of pain and disability in the community, and the most common condition leading to joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee.
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Arthritis and surgery: hip replacement - myDr.com.au
For some people with arthritis, hip replacement surgery could mean the difference between leading a normal life or putting up with a debilitating condition.
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Osteoarthritis - Lab Tests Online AU
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease caused by wear and tear of the joint cartilage and the formation of new bone (bone spurs) at the edges of the joints. The cartilage of the affected joint wears down until there is none left and the opposing bones rub together. The joints most commonly affected are those of the hips, knees, fingers, big toe and spine. Risk factors for osteoarthritis include age, female sex, obesity and joint injury.
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Osteoarthritis
This sheet has been written for people affected by osteoarthritis. It provides general information to help you understand how osteoarthritis affects you and what you can do to manage it. It also tells you where to find further information and advice.
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis or disease of the joints.
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Osteoarthritis - Better Health Channel
Many people will experience symptoms of osteoarthritis as they age.
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Acupuncture for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of acupuncture on osteoarthritis.
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Arthritis types - myDr.com.au
Find out about the different types of arthritis, including the most common types - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
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Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis treatment - myDr.com.au
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as dietary supplements for osteoarthritis.
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Opioids for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
This summary of a Cochrane review of 22 studies with 8275 participants (search update: 15 August 2012) presents what we know from research about the effect of opioids on osteoarthritis (OA). We searched scientific databases for clinical trials looking at pain, function, safety, and addiction of oral or transdermal opioids compared with placebo or no intervention in people with knee or hip osteoarthritis.
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Therapeutic ultrasound for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of therapeutic ultrasound on knee or hip osteoarthritis. The previous version of this review concluded that therapeutic ultrasound had no benefit over fake therapeutic ultrasound in pain relief and functional status.
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Benefits and harms of high- versus low-intensity exercise programs for hip or knee osteoarthritis | Cochrane
We searched the literature until June 2014 for studies on the benefits and harms of high- versus low-intensity exercise programs for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
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Total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effects of a posterior or lateral approach in total hip replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. The review shows that:
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Aquatic exercise for people with osteoarthritis in the knee or hip | Cochrane
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Osteoarthritis (AIHW)
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that mostly affects the hands, spine and joints such as hips, knees and ankles, and usually gets worse over time. These web pages contain information on the health and economic impacts of osteoarthritis on the Australian population, and its treatment through drugs, GPs and hospitals.
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Diacerein for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. In OA, the cartilage that protects the ends of the bones breaks down, causing pain and swelling. OA can affect any joint, but the knees, hips and hands are the joints most often studied in clinical trials. In all, 10% of the worlds population aged 60 or older have pain or disability from OA.
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Surgery for osteoarthritis of the thumb | Cochrane
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints, such as your knee or hip. Osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb (or trapeziometacarpal joint) may cause pain, stiffness and weakness in the thumb. This can affect how well the thumb moves, how strong a person's grip is, and how well a person can do routine things at home or at work. There are many types of surgery for the base of the thumb but they all have the same aim: to reduce pain and increase function (or reduce disability).
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Aquatic exercise for osteoarthritis | Cochrane
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Guideline for the non-surgical management of hip and knee osteoarthritis | National Health and Medical Research Council
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