Is hip, groin, and upper leg pain impeding your everyday life? Do you think you have arthritis in the hip joint? Learn more about hip arthritis, how it can impact your activities of daily living, and why treatment is so important from your orthopedic surgeon in Bismarck, ND. Causes of Hip Arthritis Arthritis is one…
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Wrist Pain and Its Most Common Causes
Wrist pain can be caused by a sudden injury or by long-term problems, including repetitive stress, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. If the pain continues and does not get better, it is in your best interest to have an evaluation of your wrist by a skilled orthopedic doctor for an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment….
Common Types of Arthritis
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…
Caring for Your Arthritis
While there are many forms of arthritis, the most common by far are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Regardless of the type of arthritis with which you are diagnosed, you can expect there to be inflammation in the joints, causing them to stiffen up, swell, and hurt. Here’s more about the OA and RA…