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    Osteoarthritis Guide

    Do you have osteoarthritis? Over 20 million Americans do. That's why the experts at WebMD have brought together the best information on osteoarthritis: from osteoarthritis symptoms to the wide array of osteoarthritis treatment options. Let this WebMD Health Guide help you find the osteoarthritis information you need, now.

    1. Overview & Facts

      1. What Is Osteoarthritis?

        1. What Is Osteoarthritis?
        2. What Is Arthritis?
        3. Do You Know the Causes of Osteoarthritis?

      2. Risks & Prevention

        1. Will Joint Cracking Cause Osteoarthritis?
        2. Will a Sports Injury Raise My Risk?
        3. Osteoarthritis Prevention

    2. Symptoms & Types

      1. What Osteoarthritis Looks Like

        1. Arthritis Symptoms: The Basics
        2. What Are the Symptoms of Osteoarthritis?
        3. Arthritis Symptoms: Should You Call a Doctor?

      2. OA and Your Body

        1. Arthritis Basics
        2. Hip Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Hip)
        3. Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis
        4. Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee)
        5. Knee Injuries and Osteoarthritis
        6. Hand Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Hand)
        7. Spinal Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine)
        8. Shoulder Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of the Shoulder)
        9. Cervical Osteoarthritis (Cervical Spondylosis)

    3. Diagnosis & Tests

      1. How Do I Know if I Have Osteoarthritis?
      2. Detecting Arthritis
      3. Arthritis and X-Rays
      4. MRI to Diagnose Arthritis
      5. Arthritis and Arthroscopy

    4. Treatment & Care

      1. Protecting Your Joints
      2. Medication and Lifestyle Changes
      3. What Medications Are Used to Treat Osteoarthritis?
      4. Topical Painkillers for Arthritis
      5. Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Osteoarthritis
      6. Knee Injections for Osteoarthritis
      7. Narcotic Pain Relievers for Osteoarthritis
      8. Osteoarthritis and Occupational Therapy
      9. Knee Replacement for Osteoarthritis
      10. Hip Replacement Surgery
      11. Joint Fusion Surgery
      12. Nutritional Supplements and Osteoarthritis
      13. Corticosteroid Injections for Osteoarthritis
      14. Joint Replacement for Osteoarthritis
      15. Questions for Doctor: Knee and Hip Surgery

    5. Living & Managing

      1. Arthritis Footcare: It's in the Shoes
      2. Osteoarthritis and Your Diet
      3. Osteoarthritis Exercises: Getting Started
      4. Osteoarthritis Management: Self-Care at Home
      5. Making the Most of Your Doctor's Appointment

    6. Tools & Resources

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