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Physical therapist working with a patient's knee
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Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Treatment for knee osteoarthritis includes physical therapy, pain medications, losing weight, surgery, and therapeutic injections, often combining more than one.

Illustrated skeleton hand showing rhematoid arthritis in the joints
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What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic inflammatory disease causing swelling and painful flare-ups in the joints. There are many options for treatment.
Uncemented shoulder joint replacement.
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Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Total shoulder replacement surgery has risks like life disruption and potential complications, but potential benefits like reducing pain and improving functionality.

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Dorsal view of white blood cells attacking the synovium.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview Video

Over 2 million Americans, or 1% of the population, are living with rheumatoid arthritis. Learn the symptoms of this autoimmune disorder and chronic type of inflammatory arthritis.

Posterior view of a skeleton and nerves
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Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Medications that decrease inflammation are used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, and physical therapy and exercise help reduce pain and improve mobility.

Profile view of the knee highlighting the cartilage.
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Knee Osteoarthritis Video

This video gives an overview of the symptoms that appear with knee osteoarthritis joint deterioration.