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         <title><![CDATA[Hand Osteoarthritis - Test Your Knowledge]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Take our quiz about the basic facts of hand osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Spine Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the spine. Osteoarthritis of the spine occurs when there are degenerative changes in the discs between the vertebrae. Early diagnosis and treatment help people with osteoarthritis of the spine manage their symptoms.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Knee OA Treatments]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Treatment recommendations for knee osteoarthritis have been issued by the AAOS (American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons). The guidelines focus on treatments for knee osteoarthritis that are less invasive than knee replacement surgery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Erosive Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Erosive osteoarthritis is sometimes called inflammatory osteoarthritis. Erosive osteoarthritis is a subset of general osteoarthritis and can be initially confused with other inflammatory types of arthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cervical Pillow Relieves Pain]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A cervical pillow can improve the alignment of your neck and spine, helping to relieve neck pain associated with arthritis. Choose a cervical pillow that suits you -- there are many different features with size, shape, and material being the main options.]]></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[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[Massage Therapy Relieves Pain]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Massage therapy is an alternative treatment for osteoarthritis. Many patients find massage therapy soothing and pain-relieving. There are things you need to know about massage therapy so it can be safe and effective for you.]]></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[Knee Osteoarthritis - Test Your Knowledge]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Take this quiz about the basic facts of knee osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bouchard&#039;s Nodes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bouchard's nodes are associated with osteoarthritis. While not everyone with the disease develops Bouchard's nodes, they are more commonly associated with hand osteoarthritis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is an Unloader Knee Brace]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An unloader knee brace can help relieve pain and symptoms associated with unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis -- osteoarthritis that is primarily located in the medial or lateral aspect of the knee. An unloader brace does exactly what it's name suggests -- it unloads stress from the affected knee.]]></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[Aids for Osteoarthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Arthritis aids are specially designed adaptive equipment which make up for lost strength and lost mobility. Osteoarthritis can cause physical limitations which interfere with usual daily activities.  Arthritis aids can compensate for physical limitations, allowing the person with osteoarthritis to remain as independent as possible.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cartilage Regeneration]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Cartilage regeneration attempts to restore damaged articular (joint) cartilage. Several techniques have been used for cartilage regeneration. While it has been performed in Europe, cartilage regeneration is, for the most part, experimental in the United States.]]></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[10 Facts About Analgesics]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Analgesics are medications used to relieve pain. They are commonly called painkillers. There are non-narcotic analgesics and narcotic analgesics. There are 10 things you should know about analgesics.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis Explained]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If conservative treatments fail, knee replacement surgery is often considered. The knee replacement prosthesis consists of 3 components: femoral (metal), tibial (plastic in a metal tray), and patellar (plastic). The prosthesis replaces your damaged knee joint.]]></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[Osteoarthritis Risk Factors]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis risk factors point out why osteoarthritis is the most prevalent type of arthritis. The prevalence of osteoarthritis correlates with older age. Learn about other osteoarthritis risk factors.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Arthrodesis - Joint Fusion]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Arthrodesis is a type of joint surgery. Arthrodesis, commonly called joint fusion, surgically eliminates the affected joint by fusing the ends of the bones in the joint. Learn more about arthrodesis.]]></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[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[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[10 Ways to Manage OA Pain]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Osteoarthritis pain impacts more than 21 million Americans. It's important to find effective ways to manage chronic osteoarthritis pain. ]]></description>
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