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Shoulder Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Pain and stiffness at the back of the shoulder is a major symptom of shoulder osteoarthritis. Other signs include shoulder impingement and crepitus.

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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.
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Ankle Osteoarthritis Causes

Ankle osteoarthritis is often preceded by an ankle injury, and may initially feel like the old injury, but there are other determining factors as well.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hip Pain That Travels Down the Leg

Pain from your hip may travel down the thigh into your knee or leg. This pain can be referred from your muscles or joints or radiate through the nerves. Here are a few potential reasons why this type of pain can occur.

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9 Unusual Symptoms Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

The inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis can lead to unexpected symptoms that affect vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, breathing, oral health, and more. Learn what to look out for and how to keep symptoms in check.

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5 Quad Exercises to Do After Knee Replacement

These 5 quadriceps exercises help build strength and encourage healing after knee replacement. The exercises will get progressively more difficult as your quad tendon heals and pain diminishes.