Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, ongoing condition that causes painful joints. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for OA.

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Medicines for osteoarthritis

There are many different types of medicines used to help ease osteoarthritis symptoms. Learn more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.

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Trapeziectomy

Osteoarthritis at the base of your thumb can cause pain when you use your thumb and prevent you from performing normal activities. A trapeziectomy can relieve the pain and so improve how your thumb works.

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Knee replacement

A knee replacement may be recommended if you are suffering from knee pain and other treatments suggested by your doctor have not worked.

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Total ankle replacement

Arthritis of your ankle is often the result of previous ankle injuries or rheumatoid arthritis. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, an ankle replacement should reduce your pain and still give you some movement in your ankle.

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Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy is a procedure used to look inside a joint to diagnose and treat some joint problems. Find out about when arthroscopy may be used.

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Wrist pain

Wrist pain can happen suddenly or can be chronic. Read more to learn what causes it, and how to treat and prevent wrist pain.

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Hip pain

Hip pain is very common. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for hip pain and when to seek medical attention.

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Hip dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is usually detected in babies, but adolescents and adults may also experience symptoms. Find out more about the disorder here.

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Hip replacement

Hip replacement maybe recommended if you have severe hip pain and other treatments haven't worked. Read about benefits and risks of this surgery.

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Knee injuries

It can be easy to injure your knee and cause a strain or sprain. Find out how knee injuries are treated and can be managed at home.

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Knee pain

Knee pain is a common problem with many causes. Find out more about the symptoms of knee pain and when you should seek medical treatment.

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Arthritis

Arthritis is a term for a group of conditions that affect the joints in your body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for arthritis.

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease affects your nervous system. It’s a progressive disease, but some therapies can help with your CMT symptoms.

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Sprained ankle

Spraining your ankle can be very painful and debilitating, read more to learn how to treat it and prevent complications.

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How will I know if I have arthritis?

In the early stages of arthritis, you may have pain, stiffness or swelling of your joints, such as in your wrists, knuckles, hips, knees or ankles.

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Steroid (corticosteroid) injection

Steroid injections (corticosteroids) can be used to reduce inflammation. Learn how steroid joint injections work and the side effects to look out for.

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Ankle pain

Ankle pain is when your ankle joint is sore. It may get worse when walking. Read about the causes of ankle pain and what to do about injuries.

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Facet joint injection

A facet joint injection can be used to find out if your pain is caused by your facet joints, or to treat pain in your facet joints.

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Pain-relief medicines

Pain relief medicines include over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Learn about their side effects as well as when and when not to use them.

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Shoulder pain

Shoulder pain has many different causes. The pain may occur in the joint itself, or in the many muscles, tendons and ligaments in the shoulders.

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Sciatica

Sciatica is a type of pain in your back and legs. Discover more about the causes, how the symptoms develop and how it's treated.

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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Pain in the jaw or 'locking' of the jaw can be symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Learn more about TMJ symptoms and treatments.

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Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Health benefits of tai chi

Learn about the health benefits of tai chi for beginners and seniors, tips about safe tai chi practice and where to go to find classes.

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Acromegaly

Acromegaly causes parts of the body to grow larger often affecting people in middle age. It can be effectively treated, especially if diagnosed early.

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Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Learn how to calculate your body mass index (BMI) and measure your waist circumference. These measurements tell you if you are a healthy weight.

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Unicompartmental knee replacement

Arthritis of your knee usually happens without a known cause. It can sometimes affect only part of your knee. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, a partial knee replacement should reduce your pain and help you to walk more easily.

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How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Visceral or 'toxic’ fat is the harmful fat around your heart and abdominal organs. Learn how to tell if you have visceral fat and how to manage it.

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Total shoulder replacement

Arthritis of your shoulder can cause severe pain, stiffness and disability. A shoulder replacement should reduce your pain and help you to move your shoulder more easily.

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