Osteoarthritis - Better Health Channel.
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. The two bones of a joint are normally protected by smooth, cushioning material called cartilage. In osteoarthritis, cartilage breaks down, causing pain and stiffness in the joint. Osteoarthritis is one ... [... more]
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What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a general term that describes problems with the joint, or the ligaments, tendons and muscles near the joint. The three most significant forms of arthritis accounting for most cases in Australia &151; are osteoarthritis (OA), ... [... more]
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Where does it occur?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Almost every person gets it to some degree, eventually. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease affecting the cartilage in the joints. Osteoarthritis most often occurs in the fingers and ... [... more]
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The Symptoms
Osteoarthritis This information has been provided by Arthritis Victoria (03) 8531 8000 It is important that you ask your doctor about any concerns you have. [... more]
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Knee replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a technique that removes a diseased knee joint and replaces it with an artificial joint (prosthesis). The most common reason for this operation is severe osteoarthritis. Knee replacement surgery is known as 'total knee ... [... more]
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Osteoporosis - Better Health Channel.
Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose their strength and density, become fragile and fracture (break) more easily because of calcium loss. This disease particularly affects women in their middle and later years. It is different from osteoarthritis, ... [... more]
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Ageing - muscles bones and joints
Muscles, bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are more common in older people. Exercise to increase muscle and bone fitness can reduce or reverse the risk of disability and ... [... more]
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Arthritis and diet
Arthritis cannot be cured by diet, but some conditions may be helped by dietary changes. Fish oils may help osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, while gout benefits from avoidance of alcohol and offal meats. Always seek the advice of your ... [... more]
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