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Category Archives: Osteoarthritis

  1. 9 Arthritis Treatment Options

    Because May is Arthritis Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to learn a bit more about the condition. There are two types of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis. We’re going to focus on osteoarthritis, which occurs when joint cartilage wears down over time. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), osteoarthritis…

  2. Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

    When we hear the word “arthritis,” it is common to think about the breakdown of joints that happens naturally with age. Despite the fact that both conditions are a form of arthritis – inflammation and breakdown at a joint – there are some very distinct differences between the two.  Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a condition that occurs…

  3. Arthritis: What You Need to Know

    Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among adults in the U.S., with an estimated 54 million adults having physician diagnoses. An additional 300,000 babies and children also have arthritis or a rheumatic condition. Despite its prevalence, there is a lot that is still not understood about arthritis. Here’s what you need to know: What…