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osteoarthritis

Oh, those achy joints

While age, genetics and lifestyle can all affect the onset of arthritis, an improved diet and regular exercise can help fight symptoms.

Patient Story

On the move

Chronic pain had long hampered Jim Houseman's active lifestyle—until he found a new treatment plan.

Arthritis: Not an endgame for exercise

A sports medicine doctor shares his top tips for managing the condition and staying active.

New hope for arthritic knees?

An experimental drug is showing much promise in slowing the effects of osteoarthritis.

Are your knees talking to you?

New technology that listens to creaking joints could soon help doctors diagnose osteoarthritis.

Patient Story

Joined at the hip—and knees

For one Michigan clan, joint replacement has been a family affair overseen by longtime doctors and the family's nurse.

Patient Story

‘Given me my life back’

Despite therapy and other treatments, Billie Ann Primmer’s hip pain became so intense she couldn’t walk. Hip replacement surgery offered hope.

Get a grip on hand pain

Left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions can worsen and lead to bigger problems down the road.

Ditch the golf cart. Your aging knees won’t mind

Bottom line: Walking the course is significantly better for your health.

Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

Relieve stiffness and improve flexibility with walking, yoga and tai chi.

Joints achy? Don’t blame Mother Nature

Study disputes weather's role in knee and back pain.

New treatment shows promise for knee arthritis

Study: A single shot of the patient's own stem cells improved pain and mobility.