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When Hand Pain Is Osteoarthritis

Painful, stiff hands can be a sign of osteoarthritis. It occurs when the cartilage between the small bones of the knuckle and wrist joints deteriorates.

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Total Hip Replacement Surgery Animation

A total hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty, is a surgery to replace a damaged hip joint with an artificial hip implant.

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Shoulder Osteoarthritis Treatment

Common non-surgical treatments used to control joint pain and slow the degeneration include activity modification, physical therapy, and medications.

Medical illustration of cortisone being injected into the knee joint.

Cortisone Injections (Steroid Injections)

Cortisone injections are used to treat joint pain caused by inflammation from conditions such as arthritis if a physician and patient decide it is appropriate.