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Glucosamine and Chondroitin

A combination of glucosamine and chondroitin may help reduce moderate-to-severe knee pain, according to long-awaited results from a national study. The clinical trial tested these dietary supplements against celecoxib (Celebrex) and placebo. Celecoxib worked best for patients with mild knee pain. Results of the Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Hyaluronan Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

...hypersensitivity reaction to these injections.EuflexxaHyalganOrthoviscSupartzSynviscIn the ... Read more »

Ask the Expert: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Celebrex, and Surgery

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...will work for his condition, or if should he try hyalgan before. He had a triple heart bypass... Read more »

Are Anti-Inflammatory Medications Safe for Osteoarthritis Sufferers?

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

Much attention was given to the withdrawal of Vioxx from the marketplace when evidence of... Read more »

Sexism in Knee Replacements? How Gender-Specific Devices Can Help

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...Food and Drug Administration to market an artificial knee that is gender-specific. This is... Read more »

Being Afraid To Move May Worsen Osteoarthritis and Obesity

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

...fear and physical function in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis. Accepting the... Read more »

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Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications

...progression of structural damage in patients. Arthritis Treatment Devices Two medical device products, Hyalgan and Synvisc, are preparations that mimic a naturally occurring body substance that... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...treatment of osteoarthritis.Hyaluronic Acid Injections(Viscosupplementation)Injections of hyaluronic acid (Hyalgan, Synvisc, Artzal, Nuflexxa) into the joint -- a procedure called... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Surgery

...clean out bone and cartilage fragments that cause pain and inflammation. It is usually performed on the knee, but it also may be done on the hip:The surgeon makes a small incision and injects a... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors

...to have hip osteoarthritis. In one study, although men in both groups had equal risks for arthritic knees, African American men were more likely to have arthritis in both knees and to have more... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Symptoms

...humid weather.Some people experience muscle spasm and contractions in the tendons.Osteoarthritis in the knee may cause a crackling-like noise (called crepitus) when moved.Symptoms by LocationHand.... Read more »

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