Imagine how frustrating it would be to try to open a jar or button a shirt without your thumb. This feeling is all too common for those with one of the most common types of hand osteoarthritis.
Orthopaedics
Joint Replacement in 23 Hours: Is It Right for You?
Joint replacement surgery used to require a lengthy hospital stay, but times have changed. Find out if a 23-hour joint replacement is right for you.
Could Your Child Have Scoliosis? 2 Signs to Watch For
Scoliosis is a common spinal condition affecting about 7 million people in the U.S. Find out who is at risk, and signs you should watch for in your child.
Do All Osteoporosis Drugs Aggravate Acid Reflux?
Is it possible to find a medication that will strengthen your thinning bones without aggravating your heartburn? Rheumatologists Chad Deal, MD, and Abby Abelson, MD, provide The Short Answer.
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Stop Sprains: 3 Easy Exercises for Your Weak Ankles
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4 Tips to Help You Ski or Snowboard With Arthritis
Skiers and snowboarders dealing with arthritis have more concerns than just which resort to choose. Get advice on smart ways to enjoy your hobby.
The Best Ways You Can Treat and Prevent Hammertoe
Hammertoe is a common foot deformity. Here’s the best way to prevent or treat them.
Regrowing Growth Plates: A Fix for Kids’ Injuries?
Cleveland Clinic researchers are zeroing in on a solution that may one day help children continue to grow normally even after suffering severe injuries to their growth plates. Growth plates: the key to kids’ mature size The secret of a child’s future height and size lies largely in his or her growth plates, the areas … Read More
