Health Topics

Osteoarthritis
Health information topics about Osteoarthritis:

Alternative Therapy

    1. Acupuncture
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_05_06_...

    2. Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/alttherapies/glucosamine.asp

    3. Meditation
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2001_archives/2001_01_02_...

    4. Ayurvedic Herbs
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/1999_archives/1999_05_06e...

    5. Tai Chi
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_07_08_...

    6. Complementary and Alternative Osteoarthritis Treat
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AR00035

    7. Homeopathy
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_03_04_...

Clinical Trials

    1. ClinicalTrials.gov: Osteoarthritis
    National Institutes of Health
    http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D010003&recruiting...

    2. Questions & Answers - NIH Glucosamine/Chon
    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    http://nccam.nih.gov/news/19972000/121100/qa.htm

Coping

    1. Home Barrier-Free Home
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/Home_Life/default.asp

Diagnosis/Symptoms

    1. Guide to Lab Tests
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/lab_tests/labtestmain.asp

    2. Radiography (X-Ray): Bone
    American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America
    http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/bone_radiography.htm

    3. New Marker for Osteoarthritis
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/marker0805.asp?aud=prs

Dictionaries/Glossaries

    1. Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases: Glossary
    University of Utah, Health Sciences Center
    http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/arthritis/glossary.htm

Directories

    1. Resources for Good Living: Product & Servi
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/bg05listings/default.asp

    2. Geographic Membership Directory
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/directory/geo.asp?aud=pat

    3. Arthritis Foundation: Local Office Directory
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/communities/chapters/ChapDirectory.asp

Disease Management

    1. Arthritis: Protect Your Joints to Prevent Pain
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AR00015

    2. Sneak Extra Exercise into Your Life
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/1999_archives/1999_09_10e...

    3. Questions and Answers about Arthritis Pain
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthpain.htm

    4. Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthexfs.htm

    5. Pain Center: Understanding Your Pain
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/Pain_Center/default.asp

    6. How to Care for Yourself
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/self_care.asp

    7. Active Approach to Osteoarthritis: Moving Beyond t
    American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZAJLY5TXD&sub_...

    8. Exercises for the Road
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/road_exercises.asp

    9. Exercise and Arthritis
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/exercise/default.asp

    10. 51 Ways to Be Good to Your Joints
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/51_ways/lose_weight.asp

    11. Take Action: 11 Steps to Limit the Impact of Arthr
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/nam/nam_04_intro.asp

Financial Issues

    1. Patient Assistance Programs for Rheumatology-Relat
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/public/acrast.asp?aud=pat

    2. Financial Plannning: An Introduction
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/Financial_Planning/Introduction/financia...

National Institutes of Health

    1. Do I Have Arthritis?
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/tengo/english.htm

    2. Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/oahandout.htm

    3. Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Rheumati
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/artrheu.htm

    4. Arthritis Advice
    National Institute on Aging
    http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/arthritis.asp

Organizations

    1. Arthritis Foundation

    http://www.arthritis.org/

    2. American College of Rheumatology

    http://www.rheumatology.org/

    3. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeleta

    http://www.niams.nih.gov/

Overviews

    1. Osteoarthritis
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/diseasecenter/OA/

Prevention/Screening

    1. 10 Ways You Can Protect Your Joints
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/tips_jointprotection.asp

Rehabilitation/Recovery

    1. Physical Therapy for Shoulder Osteoarthritis
    UpToDate
    http://patients.uptodate.com/topic.asp?file=bone_joi/8530

    2. Physical Medicine & Rehabiliation Doctors
    American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/pain/arthusa.htm

Related Issues

    1. Wake-Up Call: Sleep Deprivation Can Have Serious H
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2004_archives/2004_03_04_...

    2. Bone Spurs (Osteophytes)
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00189

    3. Disability Maze
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2004_archives/2004_11_12/...

    4. Get Square With Your Feet: Add Arthritis to the Mi
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/feet/feet_arthritis.asp

    5. Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Arthritis Link
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_11_12_...

    6. Osteoarthritis in Young Adults
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00371

    7. Spring into Cleaning
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2005_archives/2005_03_04/...

    8. Barrel Chest
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00359

    9. Arthritis in African Americans
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/african_americans.asp

    10. How to Get In and Out of a Car
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2005_archives/2005_03_04/...

Research

    1. Hyaluronic Acid Shows Potential as Biomarker for O
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    http://www.niams.nih.gov/ne/highlights/spotlight/2005/hyaluronic_acid.htm

    2. Impact of Cruciate Ligament Rupture on Osteoarthri
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2005/cruciateligament0305.asp

    3. Impact of Body Weight on the Progression of Knee O
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/weightkneeOA1204.asp?aud=prs

    4. Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Improves Function in
    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Arthritis and Musc
    http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/dec2004/nccam-20.htm

    5. Barometric Change and Cooler Temperatures Do Affec
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/mcalindon_weather.asp

    6. Biomarker to Predict Osteoarthritis
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2005/OAmarker0105.asp

    7. Effect of Osteoporosis Drugs on Osteoarthritis of
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/osteopdrug_OA1104.asp?aud=prs

    8. Frequent Knee Pain Points to Increased Incidence o
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/hunter_kneepain.asp

    9. Improved Vitamin D Levels May Decrease Knee Disabi
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/baker.asp

    10. Knee Injury in Women Soccer Players Is Linked to a
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/kneeOAsoccer1004.asp?aud=prs

    11. Osteoarthritis Drugs in Development
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AR00021

    12. PPI Treatment Prescription Levels Not Impacted by
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/wolfe_ppi.asp

    13. Shallow Hip Socket Predicts Osteoarthritis of the
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2005/shallowhip0305.asp

    14. Surprising New Evidence about Adverse Effects of V
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/vitc0604.asp?aud=prs

    15. Surprising Role of Joint Flexibility in Osteoarthr
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/jointflex0704.asp?aud=prs

    16. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Proves Effective a
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/hochberg_acupuncture.asp

    17. Using Chopsticks a Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
    http://www.niams.nih.gov/ne/highlights/spotlight/2004/chopstick.htm

    18. Genetics Indicate Propensity towards Severe Osteoa
    American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/lohmander_arthroplasty.asp

Specific Conditions

    1. Osteoarthritis of the Hip
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=208&topcategory=Art...

    2. Degenerative Changes in the Spine: Is It Arthritis
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00124

    3. JAMA Patient Page: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
    American Medical Association
    http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZSZS0SKCD&sub_...

    4. Arthritis of the Wrist
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=261&topcategory=Art...

    5. Arthritis of the Thumb
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=138&topcategory=Art...

    6. Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
    American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
    http://www.footcaremd.com/fc_a_arthritis.html

Statistics

    1. FASTATS: Arthritis
    National Center for Health Statistics
    http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/arthrits.htm

Treatment

    1. First Vioxx, Then Bextra, Now Celebrex?
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2005_archives/2005_03_04/...

    2. Arthritis Today 2005 Drug Guide
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DrugGuide/index.asp

    3. Arthroscopic Surgery
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/surgerycenterflash/arthro...

    4. FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Vioxx as Its
    Food and Drug Administration
    http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2004/NEW01122.html

    5. Help Your Arthritis Treatment Work
    Food and Drug Administration
    http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/arthrtis.html

    6. Helpful Treatments Keep People with Arthritis Movi
    Food and Drug Administration
    http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2005/205_pain.html

    7. Make No Mistake: Be Your Own Safety Net
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2003_archives/2003_05_06_...

    8. Revision Hip Surgery
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/surgerycenterflash/revhip...

    9. Total Knee Replacement
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/booklet/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=9&topcategory=kn...

    10. Total Shoulder Replacement
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/surgerycenterflash/totals...

    11. Types of Surgery
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/types.asp

    12. Unicondylar Knee Resurfacing
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/surgerycenterflash/uni.ht...

    13. This Is Medicine: Some of the Best "Medic
    Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2005_archives/2005_01_02/...

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