A handbook for osteoarthritis management has been written in Spanish, entitled "Escogiendo Medicamentos Para el Dolor por Osteoarthritis." This document reviews the cost, effectiveness and potential side effects of conventional therapy, including the nonsteroidals, which are used in the management of osteoarthritis. The document is... Read more
Most people associate Botox with treatment for wrinkles and droopy eyelids -- cosmetic therapy by dermatologists and plastic surgeons with good benefit for those who can afford it. In patients with a 6-month history of moderate to severe shoulder pain, the ability of Botox to provide meaningful relief when injected into the joint space suggests a... Read more
A recent publication in the New England Journal of Medicine, written by Nancy Lane, University of California at Davis, underscores many of the principles of osteoarthritis management we have discussed in this forum. Dr. Lane reviews the clinical problem of osteoarthritis in the United States, and discusses in detail the diagnostic modalities... Read more
October 12, 2007 was World Arthritis Day and, while it has already come and gone, we think this is a great opportunity for our community members to discuss how osteoarthritis affects their lives or the lives of a loved one. This year's theme was "Small Things Matter" and we encourage all of you to submit a SharePost describing what... Read more
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