May 2006

Ask the Doctors: 05/06

Subscribers Only Defining and treating palindromic rheumatism; Preventing gout attacks; Revision surgery after hip replacements

Are You Too Old For Surgery?

Subscribers Only Age is no longer a barrier to joint replacement—as long as the risks are controlled.

Strengthening Knee Muscles

Subscribers Only Seated quad, quad stretch, quad band stretch, and sit to stand exercises.

The Danger Lurking Behind Supplements

Subscribers Only When you combine supplements with your arthritis medications, “natural” doesn’t always mean that nature approves.

When Your Back Suddenly Hurts

Subscribers Only Rest is not necessarily the best medicine for easing sporadic back pain.

In the News: 05/06

Subscribers Only Low-dose Prednisone increases pneumonia risk; Acupressure treatment for back pain; Spine repair may cause other fractures

Viscosupplements: New Hope For Thirsty Joints

Subscribers Only Injectable cartilage-saving gels boost the power of joint fluid to ease knee pain, reduce inflammation, and increase bone health.