Health and Medical Guide to Bones, Joints and Muscles Osteoarthritis Health information topics about Osteoarthritis: Alternative Therapy 1. Acupuncture Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_05_06_... 2. Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/alttherapies/glucosamine.asp 3. Meditation Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2001_archives/2001_01_02_... 4. Ayurvedic Herbs Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/1999_archives/1999_05_06e... 5. Tai Chi Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_07_08_... 6. Complementary and Alternative Osteoarthritis Treat Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AR00035 7. Homeopathy Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_03_04_... Clinical Trials 1. ClinicalTrials.gov: Osteoarthritis National Institutes of Health http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D010003&recruiting... 2. Questions & Answers - NIH Glucosamine/Chon National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov/news/19972000/121100/qa.htm Coping 1. Home Barrier-Free Home Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/Home_Life/default.asp Diagnosis/Symptoms 1. Guide to Lab Tests Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/lab_tests/labtestmain.asp 2. Radiography (X-Ray): Bone American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/bone_radiography.htm 3. New Marker for Osteoarthritis American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/marker0805.asp?aud=prs Dictionaries/Glossaries 1. Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases: Glossary University of Utah, Health Sciences Center http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/arthritis/glossary.htm Directories 1. Resources for Good Living: Product & Servi Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/bg05listings/default.asp 2. Geographic Membership Directory American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/directory/geo.asp?aud=pat 3. Arthritis Foundation: Local Office Directory Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/communities/chapters/ChapDirectory.asp Disease Management 1. Arthritis: Protect Your Joints to Prevent Pain Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AR00015 2. Sneak Extra Exercise into Your Life Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/1999_archives/1999_09_10e... 3. Questions and Answers about Arthritis Pain National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthpain.htm 4. Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthexfs.htm 5. Pain Center: Understanding Your Pain Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/Pain_Center/default.asp 6. How to Care for Yourself Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/self_care.asp 7. Active Approach to Osteoarthritis: Moving Beyond t American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZAJLY5TXD&sub_... 8. Exercises for the Road Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/road_exercises.asp 9. Exercise and Arthritis Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/exercise/default.asp 10. 51 Ways to Be Good to Your Joints Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/51_ways/lose_weight.asp 11. Take Action: 11 Steps to Limit the Impact of Arthr Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/nam/nam_04_intro.asp Financial Issues 1. Patient Assistance Programs for Rheumatology-Relat American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/public/acrast.asp?aud=pat 2. Financial Plannning: An Introduction Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/Financial_Planning/Introduction/financia... National Institutes of Health 1. Do I Have Arthritis? National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/tengo/english.htm 2. Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/oahandout.htm 3. Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Rheumati National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/artrheu.htm 4. Arthritis Advice National Institute on Aging http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/arthritis.asp Organizations 1. Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/ 2. American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/ 3. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeleta http://www.niams.nih.gov/ Overviews 1. Osteoarthritis Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/diseasecenter/OA/ Prevention/Screening 1. 10 Ways You Can Protect Your Joints Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/tips_jointprotection.asp Rehabilitation/Recovery 1. Physical Therapy for Shoulder Osteoarthritis UpToDate http://patients.uptodate.com/topic.asp?file=bone_joi/8530 2. Physical Medicine & Rehabiliation Doctors American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/pain/arthusa.htm Related Issues 1. Wake-Up Call: Sleep Deprivation Can Have Serious H Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2004_archives/2004_03_04_... 2. Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00189 3. Disability Maze Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2004_archives/2004_11_12/... 4. Get Square With Your Feet: Add Arthritis to the Mi Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/feet/feet_arthritis.asp 5. Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Arthritis Link Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_11_12_... 6. Osteoarthritis in Young Adults Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00371 7. Spring into Cleaning Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2005_archives/2005_03_04/... 8. Barrel Chest Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00359 9. Arthritis in African Americans Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/african_americans.asp 10. How to Get In and Out of a Car Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2005_archives/2005_03_04/... Research 1. Hyaluronic Acid Shows Potential as Biomarker for O National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/ne/highlights/spotlight/2005/hyaluronic_acid.htm 2. Impact of Cruciate Ligament Rupture on Osteoarthri American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2005/cruciateligament0305.asp 3. Impact of Body Weight on the Progression of Knee O American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/weightkneeOA1204.asp?aud=prs 4. Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Improves Function in National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Arthritis and Musc http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/dec2004/nccam-20.htm 5. Barometric Change and Cooler Temperatures Do Affec American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/mcalindon_weather.asp 6. Biomarker to Predict Osteoarthritis American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2005/OAmarker0105.asp 7. Effect of Osteoporosis Drugs on Osteoarthritis of American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/osteopdrug_OA1104.asp?aud=prs 8. Frequent Knee Pain Points to Increased Incidence o American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/hunter_kneepain.asp 9. Improved Vitamin D Levels May Decrease Knee Disabi American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/baker.asp 10. Knee Injury in Women Soccer Players Is Linked to a American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/kneeOAsoccer1004.asp?aud=prs 11. Osteoarthritis Drugs in Development Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AR00021 12. PPI Treatment Prescription Levels Not Impacted by American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/wolfe_ppi.asp 13. Shallow Hip Socket Predicts Osteoarthritis of the American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2005/shallowhip0305.asp 14. Surprising New Evidence about Adverse Effects of V American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/vitc0604.asp?aud=prs 15. Surprising Role of Joint Flexibility in Osteoarthr American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/jointflex0704.asp?aud=prs 16. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Proves Effective a American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/hochberg_acupuncture.asp 17. Using Chopsticks a Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/ne/highlights/spotlight/2004/chopstick.htm 18. Genetics Indicate Propensity towards Severe Osteoa American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2004/lohmander_arthroplasty.asp Specific Conditions 1. Osteoarthritis of the Hip American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=208&topcategory=Art... 2. Degenerative Changes in the Spine: Is It Arthritis Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00124 3. JAMA Patient Page: Osteoarthritis of the Knee American Medical Association http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZSZS0SKCD&sub_... 4. Arthritis of the Wrist American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=261&topcategory=Art... 5. Arthritis of the Thumb American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=138&topcategory=Art... 6. Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society http://www.footcaremd.com/fc_a_arthritis.html Statistics 1. FASTATS: Arthritis National Center for Health Statistics http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/arthrits.htm Treatment 1. First Vioxx, Then Bextra, Now Celebrex? Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2005_archives/2005_03_04/... 2. Arthritis Today 2005 Drug Guide Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DrugGuide/index.asp 3. Arthroscopic Surgery Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/surgerycenterflash/arthro... 4. FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Vioxx as Its Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2004/NEW01122.html 5. Help Your Arthritis Treatment Work Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/arthrtis.html 6. Helpful Treatments Keep People with Arthritis Movi Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2005/205_pain.html 7. Make No Mistake: Be Your Own Safety Net Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2003_archives/2003_05_06_... 8. Revision Hip Surgery Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/surgerycenterflash/revhip... 9. Total Knee Replacement American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/booklet/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=9&topcategory=kn... 10. Total Shoulder Replacement Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/surgerycenterflash/totals... 11. Types of Surgery Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/types.asp 12. Unicondylar Knee Resurfacing Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/surgerycenter/surgerycenterflash/uni.ht... 13. This Is Medicine: Some of the Best "Medic Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2005_archives/2005_01_02/...   Recommended Resources: [CaRP] Can't open cache file. [CaRP] Unable to create/open RSS cache file. [CaRP] Failed to open file: /home/bonesjoi/public_html/carp/autocache/c56f49b02c797209bec1338a4d957740 [CaRP] Can't open remote newsfeed.