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Can osteoarthritis be cured? What treatment for osteoarthritis is available? Get answers about care and treatment options like physical therapy, medication, and more.

Treatment

Learn the basics of joint protection, medication, surgery, pain management, and alternative medicine.

Treatment for osteoarthritis comes in many forms -- from exercise to surgery. Learn more about your options here.

Is there an osteoarthritis cure? What's the best way to improve your body's function? This quiz helps you find out.

There are several types of osteoarthritis medicines. This overview offers quick, easy explanations of what they are and how they treat arthritis.

Creams, salves and gels can offer osteoarthritis pain relief for some. Find out if they may be right for you.

Anti-inflammatory drugs, also called NSAIDs, are the main treatment for osteoarthritis. Is one better than the other? What are the side effects? Find out here.

Discover how these controversial -- and common -- medications for osteoarthritis reduce your pain.

Steroids can help certain types of osteoarthritis. Find out if they're right for you.

Knee injections may be able to help reduce your osteoarthritis knee pain. Find out more.

Can glucosamine and other supplements help ease your pain? Who shouldn't take supplements? Find out here.

What exactly is acupuncture and how does it work? This detailed article answers that question and more.

When other osteoarthritis medicines don’t work, narcotic pain relievers may help. But there are things you need to know.

Learn how occupational and physical therapy can help ease arthritis pain.

Advanced Reading: Is prolotherapy -- a way to repair ligaments -- a good treatment for osteoarthritis?

Is it time for knee surgery for osteoarthritis? Find out who needs it and what to expect.

Find out what happens during hip replacement surgery and what to expect afterwards.

Who can this surgery help, what are its benefits, and what are the risks?

Care

Check with your doctor to get control of your osteoarthritis: Ask your doctor these 10 questions.

Eleven steps for getting started with exercise for your arthritis -- and knowing when to stop.

Here's help weighing the benefits and risks of osteoarthritis drugs called NSAIDs, from aspirin to Celebrex.

You can make simple lifestyle changes to help delay or limit osteoarthritis symptoms. Find out more.

Get the most from your doctor's appointment with these tips on what to do before -- and during -- the appointment.

Learn about this new surgery trend, its benefits, and its risks.

These five steps show you how to look into your surgeon's credentials and experience.

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