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: 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

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

This animated video reviews the anatomy of the knee. It also reviews some of the problems that can occur in the knee. The femur and the tibia and patella are the bones of the knee. Ligaments, the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, hold the knee together. Cartilage provide the smooth movement between the bones. Tendons also stabilize the knee.

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

This animated video helps you to understand arthritis of the knee. As you age, the cartilage in the knee starts to wear out. Conditions such as infections, injuries os rheumatioi arthritis or lupus can speed up this wearing out process. Your bodies response is to build up more fluid in the knee and pain and swelling get worse.

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

Arthritis of the hip and hip replacement surgery.

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

Cortisone Injections

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: 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.