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.