Arthritis Advisor

Ask Dr. Marks: 12/04

Subscribers Only Septic arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and gout.

Heal Your Heel Pain

Subscribers Only The causes of heel pain are not always apparent, but there are old and new ways to treat it successfully.

Those Lower-Back Blues

Subscribers Only What causes back pain is still a mystery. But you can prevent—and combat—it by watching your weight and doing a few simple exercises.

Microfracture: A Healing Punch

Subscribers Only The stimulation of bone marrow can produce new cartilage for a torn knee. Just don’t push the rehab.

In the News: 12/04

Subscribers Only R.I.P. Vioxx: What Now For Arthritis Pain; Prednisone Puts RA Patients At Pneumonia Risk; Barometer, Thermometer Do Affect Joint Pain.

Meet The Clock

Subscribers Only Simple strategies to keep your medications program on track.