Personal Stories of Arthritis
New Foot and Ankle Surgery
A ruptured tendon and arthritis made walking almost unbearable for Barb Hartlaub. A new kind of minimally invasive surgery reduced her pain and helped her heal. Learn more.
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Working With Your Doctor to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies have shown that people with rheumatoid arthritis who see a rheumatologist regularly (several times a year) do better than people who visit erratically or not at all. The first step is finding one! Your primary care doctor can refer you to a rheumatologist. If you like your doctor and have a good relationship, chances are good you'll get along with the rheumatologist your doctor recommends. You may be able to see a rheumatologist directly without a referral; check your insurance plan...
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Joint Camp Helps Prepare People for Surgery
Penny Howland's knee and hip surgeries were anxiety-free, thanks to a simple concept in patient preparation: Joint camp, where people learn what to expect from their surgery -- before the big day.
Video: Joint Camp Helps Prepare People for Surgery
Need New Knees? There's Better Metal in Joint Surgery
Arthritis in both knees meant Gene Bowman needed joint surgery. Find out about the new product used, tantalum, a high-performance metal processed to mimic bone better and last longer.
Video: Need New Knees? There's Better Metal in Joint Surgery
Kids' Arthritis Often Undiagnosed
Is it growing pains or something more? For kids like 18-year-old Frances Paris, arthritis is often overlooked. Find out why.
Video: Kids' Arthritis Often Undiagnosed
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