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: Tyler Cymet, DO	Category: Arthritis
City: Baltimore	Language: English

Do your joints crack? Dr. Tyler Cymet discusses what the cause of joint cracking is, and whether or not it damages your joints. He says that cracking of the joints when you are using them can actually be helpful in preventing arthritis, although it is mostly the movement of the joint that is helping. So he recommends regular exercise.

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

Prognosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. The overall prognosis in someone who is diagnosed with and appropriately treated for carpal tunnel syndrome is very good. The diagnosis is rarely missed. Dr Charles Melone, Director of Hand Surgery, Beth Israel Med. CTR. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome prognosis.

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

Dr Thomas Sculco, from the Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses how to avoid arthritis. Obesity and being overweight increases the strain on the joints. So controlling body weight can slow the progression of arthritis. Regular exercise can also slow the progression.

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

This animated video reviews arthritis of the knee. Arthritis is caused by chronic inflammation which wears out the cartilage, and then bone rubs against bone, cusing pain and make is hard to move. Conservative treatment includes weight loss, activity changes, walking aids, and medication. A total knee replacement is the surgical treatment if conservative treatment fails. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com