Osteoarthritis Expert Matthew Thompson shares Osteoarthritis management news and commentary at MyOsteoarthritisCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/42294/5-factors Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:48:00 -0000 Matthew Thompson People are sometimes told they are "at risk" of developing arthritis at some point in the future. What does this mean? First it is important to understand the causes of arthritis. There are many factors that can contribute to the development of arthritis, and people with arthritis may have more than one of these contributing factors.   Here are some causes of osteoarthritis: Old Injuries - Major injuries that damage the cartilage in... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/42294/5-factors http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/37770/resurfacing Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:23:00 -0000 Matthew Thompson   Advanced osteoarthritis of the hip that has not responded to the standard, conservative treatments is typically treated with hip replacement surgery. However, over the past several years a similar operation has been receiving increased interest as an alternative to hip replacement - it is known as hip resurfacing. The question is, does hip resurfacing offers advantages over standard hip replacement?   Standard hip replacement... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/37770/resurfacing http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/25646/treatment Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:35:49 -0000 Matthew Thompson "My doctor said to exercise and lose weight, but I can't exercise because it is too painful!"  This scenario highlights one of the difficulties of treating osteoarthritis.  We know that lifestyle changes can help, but they can be difficult to make when in pain.  As anyone who has dealt with chronic pain can attest to, pain can have a negative effect on your mood and motivation level.  For people who don't sleep well... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/25646/treatment http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/24713/hip-knee Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:41:00 -0000 Matthew Thompson You've had your first visit with the doctor, and found out that you have osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. As discussed in my last post, the goal of the first visit was to obtain the correct diagnosis. Now it's time to discuss some of the possible treatments and what to expect for the second visit. Remember that doctors will vary in what they do at each visit, so this article is meant to be used as a guideline.   To start, the... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/24713/hip-knee http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/22980/hip-knee Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:22:00 -0000 Matthew Thompson If you have had hip pain or knee pain for a long period of time, you probably have tried a few over-the-counter medications and may have turned to friends and family for advice. Maybe it got better for a while, but eventually returned. At some point, you decide that you have had enough and make the decision to see a doctor about it.   To truly get the most out of your upcoming appointment, it helps to be prepared. Here is some advice... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/22980/hip-knee http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/21867/pool Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:56:00 -0000 Matthew Thompson When you have osteoarthritis, staying in shape can be painful. Just getting to a gym or fitness center can be a hassle when you have aching hips and knees. Furthermore, one of the first things your doctor will often tell you when you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis is to get some exercise and lose some weight. It's a tough situation to be in. Is it really possible to exercise when it is painful?   Fortunately, it is. In fact, there... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/21867/pool http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/17250/knee Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:33:00 -0000 Matthew Thompson We've heard a lot recently about how the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis can be relieved by hyaluronan injections. The research we currently have shows that they do work, but like any treatment, the results can vary from person to person. In our clinic, I have seen a woman return to ballroom dancing after her knee pain decreased significantly, but I have also seen an entrepreneur who reported only a minimal improvement in his knee pain... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/32595/17250/knee