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Dr. Borigini

posted 12/11/2007, comments (0)

Beyond Osteoarthritis: Looking Toward A Future Without Knee Pain

Osteoarthritis (OA) is by far the most common joint disorder in the United States and throughout the world. It is a leading cause of pain and disability in the elderly, mostly because of its predilection for the weight-bearing joints. And so today I will talk about osteoarthritis in an important weight-bearing joint: the knee. ... Read more Chevron

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Pattye Snyder

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posted 07/02/2007, comments (0)

Chewing on Challenges

People never cease to amaze me, and not always in a positive way. For the last three years, as my osteoarthritis has continued to progress (still can’t figure out why that’s called progress), I’ve gotten rather behind in some of the projects around my house. Not being able to walk, bend, or balance well after a couple of... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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posted 03/05/2007, comments (0)

Ask the Expert: What is the Normal Progression of OA?

Dear Dr. Krant:I am a 55 year-old man who has had osteoarthritis in my feet for 17 years. During the last 3 years it has spread throughout my spine, skull to tailbone, in the shoulders/hips/knees and hands, and nodes on fingers. I also have some difficulty walking. Is this a normal progression, or an extreme variation?You have had... Read more Chevron

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Pattye Snyder

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posted 01/30/2007, comments (0)

Skating on New Surfaces

I have found that OA (as well as most other forms of arthritis for many people) can be a very discouraging and challenging disorder. At times, I am almost able to forget Osteoarthritis is invading my body. On other days, my friend Arthur (you know—arthritis), makes himself painfully present. I used to keep all of my thoughts and fears about... Read more Chevron

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Pattye Snyder

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posted 08/17/2006, comments (2)

Not Giving In

I’ve learned a great deal about others because of my OA. I used to try to be tough all of the time, regardless of the way I felt. It’s not worth it! There are a trillion wonderful people out there, although among them there are people who can be hurtful, mean, and just downright strange. A professor friend of mine has wondered for years why... Read more Chevron

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