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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Symptoms

Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms often present pain and swelling in the hands and feet symmetrically, and include physical and emotional changes such as joint stiffness, fatigue, fever, and depression.

Illustrated skeleton showing the hip joints in red, indicating pain

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What Is Hip Osteoarthritis?

Hip osteoarthritis is the third most common type of osteoarthritis, and can affect daily activities. Pain can develop from changes in the hip’s cartilage, bone, and other soft tissues.

Illustration showing how strong muscles support the knee joint and help maintain healthy joint space between the bones.

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Knee Exercises for Arthritis

Exercise can be as effective in reducing knee pain as over-the-counter medications. Exercise can also increase the knee’s range of motion, foster healthy cartilage, and encourage weight reduction.

Cross section of the knee showing degenerated cartilage

<p>Joint pain may be a sign of osteoarthritis. Learn how the breakdown of cartilage, underlying bone, and other soft tissues can lead to pain and stiffness in the hands, knees, hips, and other joints.</p>

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Posterior view of the lower back highlighting facet joints in the lumbar spine.

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Lumbar Osteoarthritis Video

Learn how osteoarthritis occurs and how it can cause lower back pain and other symptoms.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Treatment for ankylosing spondylitis centers around managing the back pain symptoms through activity modification, low impact exercise, and physical therapy.

Anterior view of the upper body showing range of motion in the shoulder.

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Shoulder Osteoarthritis Video

This physician reviewed shoulder osteoarthritis video lays out the symptoms and treatment options for patients with pain from shoulder cartilage degeneration.

Medical illustration of the bones of the foot and ankle

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Ankle Osteoarthritis Causes

Ankle osteoarthritis is often preceded by an ankle injury, and may initially feel like the old injury acting up. Other factors may also play a role in the development of ankle arthritis.