Arthritis is a painful, often debilitating disease that can cause swelling, stiffness and pain of the joints that can limit movement. However, within the millions of cases of arthritis in the U.S., there are many subcategories that are a little bit different. However, the two main types of the disease are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. […]
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The knee is the largest joint in the body and knee pain is a common complaint across all age groups. We look into the most common causes of knee pain.
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A new study, published in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine, has suggested that acupuncture could be a viable treatment option for knee osteoarthritis. The study was titled, “Group acupuncture for knee pain: evaluation of a cost-saving initiative in the health service” and authored by Adrian White, Marion Richardson, Pamela Richmond, Jonathan Freedman, and Mark Bevis. […]
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A new study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, has suggested that Type 2 diabetes could predict the development of osteoarthritis. The study, titled, “Diabetes Is an Independent Predictor for Severe Osteoarthritis: Results from a longitudinal cohort study” was authored by Georg Schett, Arndt Kleyer, Carlo Perricone, Enijad Sahinbegovic, Anna Maria Iagnocco, Jochen Zwerina, Rolando Lorenzini, Franz […]
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In order to differentiate OA of the knee from other types of diseases and types of arthritis, an X-ray will typically be the first call of action your family doctor. A follow up MRI might also be necessary to determine the severity of damage to the knee joint and surrounding tissues. Your medical doctor might […]
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Osteoarthritis of the knee typically affects people over 40 and predominantly women, however, overweight individuals in their 20s and 30s can be affected if the following signs and symptoms persist: Swelling around the knee joint Pain whenever pressure is placed on the knee Deep aching and pain following exercise (i.e., walking up stairs) Stiffening after […]
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