More articles about: Joint Pain
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What to do when pain lingers
Experts at Michigan Medicine are focusing on helping people with chronic pain, which is defined as pain that lasts more than three months.
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How active joints in the summer reduce winter pains
Reducing joint pain starts with strengthening joint in warmer months, says a Michigan Medicine doctor.
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4 ways to avoid summer spine injuries during the winter
Exercise during the colder months can prevent pain from appearing in the warmer weather
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Researchers uncover new cell types involved in osteoarthritis
And the development of a new slow-release drug seeks to target them
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Reducing opioids prescribed after total knee and hip arthroplasty can be beneficial for patients and doctors
Large doses of opioids are commonly prescribed after total knee and hip arthroplasty to avoid call-ins for refills, but smaller doses can be just as effective.
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When is it time to see a hand specialist?
An expert weighs in on the key things to consider.
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Study: Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis still undermedicated, despite aggressive guidelines
Research shows adults with rheumatoid arthritis are underprescribed disease-modifying drugs, despite guidelines saying otherwise. Clinicians must treat rheumatic diseases while addressing multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
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How to live pain-free with arthritis
Arthritis of the hands, wrist and fingers can be unbearable, but a doctor says you don’t have to live in agony.
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Balance between sleep and exercise may be key to help osteoarthritis patients manage pain
Although osteoarthritis has no cure, researchers are developing a new intervention to improve patients’ chronic pain outcomes.
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Family finds answers to rare, genetic glaucoma
When a father and his two kids developed an array of peculiar symptoms, doctors, Brazilian researchers and the NIH partnered to find a diagnosis and path to treatment.
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How a Low Calorie Diet Can Help Arthritis Symptoms
Managing arthritis symptoms may start in the kitchen, experts say. A rheumatologist provides tips and an easy recipe to help those with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis diagnoses.
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When is the Optimal Time for Knee Surgery and Rehabilitation After Knee Dislocation?
A new clinical trial aims to discover the optimal time for surgery after a knee dislocation, and when to begin rehabilitation post-surgery.
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Getting Injured, and Getting Care, During a Pandemic
Tripping on an uneven sidewalk did more than hurt Sharon Kinnunen’s knee. It brought worry as she feared seeking care at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak
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Approach Brings Pain Relief Without Opioids
Learning to manage chronic pain without prescription painkillers is a priority for many in the wake of the opioid crisis. A new approach to pain relief is helping hundreds manage their pain without pills.
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Back Pain Procedure Leads to Opioid Use for Some
Filling an opioid prescription after lumbar radiofrequency ablation is a risky move.