From: James Voglino, MD	Category: Arthritis
City: Miami	Language: English

Dr. James Voglino, an orthopedic surgeon in Miami, FL, discusses the use of cortisone injections. These are commonly used in the treatment of arthritis. The injection usually includes a local anti inflammatory with the cortisone. The joint pain associated with arthritis can be improved for months after a cortisone injection.

From: Stephan Reichenbach, MD	Category: Arthritis
City:  -	Language: English

In a study published in the annals of Internal Medicine, the supplement Chondroitin did not significantly help joint pain. Although there were no significant side effects of the supplement, it did not appear to have benefit.

From: Thomas Sculco, MD	Category: Arthritis
City: New York	Language: English

How to diagnose arthritis. X ray is the benchmark for diagnosing arthritis. MRI can be a helpful additions, as well as blood tests to look for systemic problems such as rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus. But xray is the gold standard to look for arthritis.

From: Charles Melone, MD	Category: Arthritis
City: New York	Language: English

Prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome. Frequently this will involve wrist support and not causing compression of the nerve in the wrist which causes this syndrome. Dr. Charles Melone, Director of Hand Surgery. Beth Israel Med. Ctr. Prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

From: Charles Melone, MD	Category: Arthritis
City: New York	Language: English

Treament of carpal tunnel syndrome. The mainstay of early treatment is wrist support with a wrist brace or wrist splint. For people with significant pain, treatment with non steroidal medications, as anti inflammatory agents. Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome is the last option. Dr. Charles Melone, Director of Hand Surgery, Beth Israel Med. CTR. Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

From: James Voglino, MD	Category: Arthritis
City: Miami	Language: English

Arthritis of the hip causes severe pain, and sometimes requires surgical treatment, including hip replacement. This animated video show you what hip arthritis is, and how it causes symptoms. People that have infections, injuries, or diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus will speed up the process. Arthritis decreases the mobility of the hip, causing pain and difficulty with walking and daily activities. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com

From: Rom Gi, PHD	Category: Arthritis
City: Alamo	Language: English

This video reviews the general treatment plan for arthritis of the knee, including conservative therapy and surgery. Conservative treatment includes weight loss, activity changes, physical therapy, walking aids or a walker, and medication. With worsening symptoms surgery is the next treatment, which is usually total knee replacement or arthroplasty can improve the pain and improve the motion of the knee.