Arthritis in hip
Cartilage normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, like when walking. Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones of the joint rub together, causing pain, swelling and stiffness.
Review Date: 01/10/2009
Reviewed By: Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St.
Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by Verimed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What the community is saying...
Can I take pain medicine for arthritis if I'm also taking Coumadin?
Posted 11/12 Comments (1)
Can I take pain medications if I am also taking...
