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As we get older, our hips go through inevitable wear-and-tear which can cause persistent arthritis pain. Hip damage from trauma or a chronic underlying condition can also complicate even the simplest actions, like getting up from the bed or walking. Fortunately, hip replacement surgery can give your joint a new lease on life. In a…
Hip arthritis, whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, has pretty similar symptoms, including but not limited to pain in the groin, thigh, and buttocks area. It is common for the pain to be prominent in the mornings, interfere with mobility, and worsen when doing physical activities. Your hip may also feel stiff and weak. Fortunately,…
Arthritis can affect the joints in different parts of your body. There are two joints that make up the shoulder, which are the acromioclavicular (AC) joint and the glenohumeral joint. The AC joint is where the clavicle meets the shoulder blade, and the latter is where the head of the humerus meets the scapula. Shoulder…
Arthritis is a degenerative condition that tends to cause symptoms of pain, swelling, and tenderness. There are more than 100 conditions that fall under the category of arthritis, and all of them affect the joints and the surrounding tissues. Some types begin in the joints and spread to other organs. The word arthritis comes from…
Arthritis is a common medical condition that causes inflammation, and there are more than 100 different types of arthritis. The most common type, which is osteoarthritis (also often called just “arthritis”), causes pain and swelling of the joints such as the hips and the knees. Osteoarthritis of the hip is a degenerative joint disorder that…
Shoulder pain is something that almost every person will experience at least once in life. You may not think about it when you are not in pain, but once it starts, you realize how much you rely on your shoulders. Your shoulders help you complete daily tasks big and small, whether at home or at…
Arthritis of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is one of the most debilitating yet common diseases of the hand. The CMC joint is located at the base of the thumb’s lowermost bone, the first metacarpal, and it is where the thumb meets the trapezium – the adjacent carpal bone in the wrist. This condition is also…
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