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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[4 Stages to Knee Replacement]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Knee replacement surgery is often delayed by patients who can't wrap their mind around the procedure itself and the rehab that follows. A study from Kent State University looked at initial reasons why knee replacement surgery is put off.]]></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 &amp;#8212; and some patients actually stabilize.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[25 Osteoarthritis Treatments]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Various osteoarthritis treatments are recommended to patients searching for relief from osteoarthritis symptoms. Patients are often confused by so many treatment options though. Researchers have ranked the most effective osteoarthritis treatments.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Topical Creams: Arthritis Pain]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Topical creams provide an alternative to oral medications for patients trying to get relief from arthritis pain. It's important to understand how topical creams work to ensure safe use.]]></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[Pycnogenol Relieves OA]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Pycnogenol is an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. Pycnogenol has been shown to reduce osteoarthritis symptoms by 56%.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Osteo Bi-Flex?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Osteo Bi-Flex is a dietary supplement that contains glucosamine and chondroitin. Osteo Bi-Flex is one of the popular brand name sources of these two supplements which improve joint strength, joint mobility, and relieve joint pain.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Hemarthrosis?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hemarthrosis is bleeding in a joint. Several conditions can cause hemarthrosis -- a common cause of monoarticular joint pain and swelling.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ASU for Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) have been shown in clinical studies to have beneficial effects on osteoarthritis. Avocado soybean unsaponifiables are a natural vegetable extract made from avocado and soybean oils.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is MAKOplasty?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Not all arthritis patients are candidates for partial knee or hip replacement. Why do surgeons feel uncomfortable with the unicompartmental procedure? MAKOplasty may offer more precise and consistent results for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. What is MAKOplasty?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hallux Rigidus - Overview]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis. Hallux rigidus usually affects adults between 30 and 60 years of age and results from prior high school sports injuries.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis Explained]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis, one of more than 100 types of arthritis and related diseases, is the most prevalent type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is most common among adults over 65 years old but people of any age can develop the disease. Learn more as osteoarthritis is explained with pictures.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Antioxidants Ward Off Knee OA]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Antioxidants are not only available in supplements but they are found in plenty of healthy foods. A diet rich with antioxidants may ward off knee osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prevent Osteoarthritis: 6 Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are certain factors that make osteoarthritis prevention possible. The best advice for osteoarthritis prevention is to maintain ideal body weight. Read about other important ways to help prevent osteoarthritis.   ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dietary Supplements for OA]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dietary supplements are popular alternatives for osteoarthritis treatment. Dietary supplements such as glucosamine, SAM-e, MSM, turmeric, and ginger are touted as effective. Is there clear evidence that the dietary supplements are safe and effective in the longterm though?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thumb Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thumb osteoarthritis can be painful and can affect normal hand movements, such as pinching and gripping. Stiffness, swelling, and pain are symptoms associated with thumb osteoarthritis. Learn more about the cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of thumb osteoarthritis.]]></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[Joint Space Narrowing]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Joint space narrowing can be seen on x-rays -- a common diagnostic procedure for evaluating arthritis. Joint space narrowing correlates with worsening osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pennsaid Topical Solution]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Pennsaid Topical Solution is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Pennsaid Topical Solution has beem FDA-approved and is expected to be marketed in the first half of 2010.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Partial Knee Replacement]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Total knee replacement is a highly successful surgery, but it is not the only surgical treatment option for knee osteoarthritis -- some patients are candidates for partial knee replacement. Are you a candidate for total knee replacement or partial knee replacement?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tips for Walker Use]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Proper walker use is important. The correct height for your walker, good grips, and good posture ensure appropriate walker use.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Advil and Aleve]]></title>
         <link>http://osteoarthritis.about.com/od/osteoarthritismedications/a/advil_and_aleve.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Aleve and Advil are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat arthritis. What are the similarities and differences between Advil and Aleve?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hyaluronan Injections for OA]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Injections of hyaluronan are used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. Hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid is a thick fluid injected to cushion the knee joint after cartilage breaks down.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Baker&#039;s Cyst]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled sac located behind the knee. A Baker's cyst can swell, shrink or even rupture. Learn what you should be doing to treat a Baker's cyst. ]]></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[Total Knee Replacement]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Total knee replacement is a surgical option to treat knee pain caused by arthritis. If pain cannot be controlled by conservative measures and it is very difficult to perform usual daily activities, you may be a candidate for total knee replacement. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hip Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hip osteoarthritis is a common form of osteoarthritis. The problems caused by hip osteoarthritis are significant since the hip is a weightbearing joint. Early diagnosis and treatment help manage symptoms associated with hip osteoarthritis. ]]></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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