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Peer-Reviewed Article Cortisone Injection Risks and Side Effects

Pain and swelling are the most common cortisone injection side effects, but problems such as skin discoloration, infection, and hormone changes in women, can occur.

Peer-Reviewed video Ankylosing Spondylitis Video

Ankylosing spondylitis begins with the inflammation of the entheses (enthesitis) and can progress until the entire spinal column is fused into an inflexible unit.

Peer-Reviewed Article What Is Hip Osteoarthritis?

Hip osteoarthritis can affect daily activities, with pain originating in changes in the hip’s cartilage, bone, and other soft tissues.

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Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Supplements for Osteoarthritis

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can be effective supplements in the treatment of pain from osteoarthritis.

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Peer-Reviewed video Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement vs. Traditional Hip Replacement Animation

Learn how a minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is different from a traditional hip replacement surgery.

Peer-Reviewed video 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.

Peer-Reviewed video Hip Bursitis Animation

In this video, learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for two common forms of hip bursitis: trochanteric and iliopsoas.

Peer-Reviewed video Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery Animation

An anterior hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty, is a surgery to replace a damaged hip joint with an artificial hip implant.

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