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         <title><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis Onset]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis onset of symptoms is typically described as being gradual. Symptoms usually develop over time rather than suddenly. But is osteoarthritis onset always gradual?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Criteria to Diagnose Knee OA]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Six criteria diagnose knee osteoarthritis accurately. The criteria include three signs and three symptoms that, when present, diagnose knee osteoarthritis 99% of the time.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hip Osteoarthritis - Test Your Knowledge]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Take our quiz about the basic facts of hip osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How You Can Start to Exercise With Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[You've heard repeatedly that exercise is important for osteoarthritis but it's hard to make that commitment. Here's how you can start to exercise.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is the Prognosis for OA?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[With every diagnosis, there is a prognosis. The osteoarthritis prognosis is not necessarily what you would expect it to be. Osteoarthritis is not a rapidly progressive disease for everyone &#8212; and some patients actually stabilize.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cymbalta for Osteoarthritis]]></title>
         <link>http://osteoarthritis.about.com/od/osteoarthritismedications/a/Cymbalta-For-Osteoarthritis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Cymbalta was intially approved to treat major depressive disorder but osteoarthritis, low back pain, and musculoskeletal pain have been added as indications.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Laser Therapy for OA]]></title>
         <link>http://osteoarthritis.about.com/od/painrelief/a/laser_therapy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Laser therapy was introduced as a non-invasive treatment option for osteoarthritis nearly 30 years ago. Studies have produced inconsistent results regarding laser therapy for osteoarthritis. One study concludes there is a strong placebo effect associated with laser therapy. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ankle Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ankle osteoarthritis can be painful and disabling. Stiffness, swelling, and pain are typical symptoms associated with ankle osteoarthritis. Learn more about the cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of ankle osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis &amp; Inflammation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[: Does Inflammation Play a Role in Osteoarthritis? Inflammation is commonly associated with rheumatoid]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Knee Brace for Knee OA]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Knee braces can help relieve pain for some patients with knee osteoarthritis. By knowing which part of the knee is affected and by trying different types of knee braces, you may find both support and relief.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cause of OA Pain in a Joint?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis pain is the most common and significant symptom associated with the disease. Osteoarthritis is characterized by wear-and-tear of cartilage. Since cartilage has no nerves or blood supply, what's causing the osteoarthritis pain? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Treatment of Hand, Hip, and Knee Osteoarthritis - ACR 2012]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In 2012, the American College of Rheumatology updated treatment recommendations for hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joint Replacement Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Joint replacement surgery is recommended to relieve arthritis pain and restore joint function when other treatment options fail. Joint replacement surgery is considered a successful, safe, and reliable treatment option.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[OA Causes Joint Pain]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Joint pain is the primary symptom associated with osteoarthritis. Any joint can be affected by the disease. Learn more about how osteoarthritis leads to joint pain and affects the joints in other ways.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is an Osteotomy?]]></title>
         <link>http://osteoarthritis.about.com/od/osteoarthritistreatments/a/osteotomy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are several joint surgeries that can reduce pain and restore function in the affected joint. Osteotomy is one of the lesser-known joint procedures.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Early diagnosis of osteoarthritis is important. Osteoarthritis diagnosis precedes consideration of effective treatment options. Learn about osteoarthritis diagnosis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diet and Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are contradictory reports about the effect of diet on osteoarthritis. Patients are typically interested in finding out what changes to their diet may increase or decrease osteoarthritis symptoms. Learn more about known scientific conclusions regarding diet and osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Joint Function?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It comes up a lot in study results. Researchers speak of joint function and how it is affected by diseases such as arthritis, or treatment for arthritis. What is joint function? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Does OA Feel Like?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. You likely know someone who has osteoarthritis. But if you haven't had it yourself, you have probably wondered -- what does osteoarthritis feel like?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Cartilage Loss?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Cartilage loss is defined by a decrease in cartilage volume and thickness -- and an increase in bare bone area. Cartilage loss occurs after cartilage wears away or deteriorates.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Tricompartmental Osteoarthritis?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The knee is the joint most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. There are three compartments of the knee joint. When all three are affected, it's called tricompartmental osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Total Hip Replacement]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Total hip replacement is a surgical option to treat hip pain caused by arthritis. If pain cannot be controlled by conservative measures and it is very difficult to walk and perform usual daily activities, you may be a candidate for total hip replacement. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finger Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Finger osteoarthritis can be painful and disabling. Stiffness, swelling, and pain are typical symptoms associated with finger osteoarthritis. Learn more about the cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of finger osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Facet Joint Osteoarthritis]]></title>
         <link>http://osteoarthritis.about.com/od/spinespinalosteoarthritis/a/facet_joint_osteoarthritis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Facet joint osteoarthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of cartilage between the facet joints. Facet joint osteoarthritis causes pain, stiffness, and lost motion in the back.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heat or Cold for OA]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thermotherapy involves applying heat, and cryotherapy involves applying cold, to affected joints for relief of osteoarthritis symptoms. Researchers have compared thermotherapy and cryotherapy to a placebo to find which is more effective, heat or cold.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diacerein Modifies OA]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Diacerein is an anti-inflammatory medication that works differently from the typical NSAIDS, like ibuprofen and naproxen. Diacerein  blocks interleukin-1, as opposed to inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway. Diacerein is not yet approved in the United States.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Early Osteoarthritis Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Early osteoarthritis symptoms typically involve a single joint. When only one joint is affected, it is referred to as monoarthritis. It's most important at the onset of symptoms to distinguish if the cause is osteoarthritis or other types monoarthritis. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is a Sock Aid?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A sock aid is an assistive device that helps you put on socks. Arthritis patients with physical limitations that make it difficult to reach their feet may find a sock aid extremely helpful. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kneeling After Knee Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The kneeling position is essential to many daily living activities and in certain occupations. Kneeling is also an intermediate position used by older adults as they get up from the floor. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Degenerative Disc Disease]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a condition caused by the gradual deterioration of the disc between the vertebrae of the spine. The degeneration of the disc that occurs in Degenerative Disc Disease is also referred to as spondylosis.]]></description>
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