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Medical illustration showing the normal and arthritic bones of the hand
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When Hand Pain Is Osteoarthritis

Painful, stiff hands can be a sign of osteoarthritis. It occurs when the cartilage between the small bones of the knuckle and wrist joints deteriorates.

Injection in the ankle
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Ankle Osteoarthritis Injections

Steroid and hyaluronic acid injections may help reduce symptoms of ankle arthritis. Platelet rich plasma and stem cell injections are recommended less commonly.

Illustrated skeleton hand showing rhematoid arthritis in the joints
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What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic inflammatory disease causing swelling and painful flare-ups in the joints. There are many options for treatment.

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Dorsal view of white blood cells attacking the synovium.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview Video

Over 2 million Americans, or 1% of the population, are living with rheumatoid arthritis. Learn the symptoms of this autoimmune disorder and chronic type of inflammatory arthritis.

Posterior view of a skeleton and nerves
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Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Medications that decrease inflammation are used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, and physical therapy and exercise help reduce pain and improve mobility.

Profile view of the knee highlighting the cartilage.
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Knee Osteoarthritis Video

This video gives an overview of the symptoms that appear with knee osteoarthritis joint deterioration.