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Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is seen especially among older people. Sometimes it is called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis. Who Has Osteoarthritis? How Does Osteoarthritis Affect People? Osteoarthritis Basics: The Joint and Its Parts How Do You Know if You Have Osteoarthritis? How Do Doctors Diagnose Osteoarthritis? How Is Osteoarthritis Treated?...more

Pain is the way your body tells you that something is wrong. Most types of arthritis cause pain in your joints. You might have trouble moving around. Some kinds of arthritis can affect different parts of your body. So, along with pain in your joints, you may: have a fever lose weight have trouble breathing get a rash or itch. These symptoms may also be signs of other illnesses. Wha...more

There are several types of arthritis. The two most common ones are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. This condition usually comes with age and most often affects the fingers, knees, and hips. Sometimes osteoarthritis follows an injury to a joint. For example, a young person might hurt his knee badly playing soccer. Or someone...more

Many people start to feel pain and stiffness in their bodies over time. Sometimes their hands or knees or shoulders get sore and are hard to move and may become swollen. These people may have arthritis. Arthritis may be caused by inflammation, of the tissue lining the joints. Some signs of inflammation include redness, heat, pain, and swelling. These problems are telling you that something...more

Understanding Osteoarthritis with Rick C. Chatwell M.D. Flash Player 8 or better is required to view this video. Click here to download the free upgrade.   Hello, I’m Dr. Rick Chatwell, Board Certified Rheumatologist at the Arthritis Center of Nebraska. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting over 20 million Americans, and is one of the leading causes...more

Osteoarthritis April 15, 2008 by Rick C. Chatwell M.D. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, and is one of the leading causes of disability and pain.  Over 30 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis; however, not everyone has joint symptoms because of it.  The presence of osteoarthritis correlates strongly with age, although that is...more

Clinical Research Center The Clinical Research Center was established in 1976 to offer our patients a treatment alternative at a time when fewer effective treatments were available. Our participation in clinical research has also allowed us the opportunity to be on the "cutting edge" of new developments in the treatment of rheumatic disease. We work with major pharmaceutical companies who ...more