Education

Arthritis Center of Nebraska believes patient education is a critical component in what we do. We provide a variety of resources about arthritis, osteoporosis and other autoimmune diseases and musculoskeletal conditions.

Rheumatic diseases don’t stop during a pandemic.

May 15, 2020
Important message about coronavirus REGULAR HOURS RESUMED JUNE 15, 2020 Monday through Thursday: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS DURING COVID-19 WERE... Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM YOUR MEDICATION If you’re wondering about your regular medications...
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Understanding the Differences Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

with Kristin A. Twidwell, PA-C
March 11, 2016
Kristin Twidwell, PA-C, hosted "Understanding the Differences Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis" during a free public seminar on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Although rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis seem similar, they have key differences in symptoms and treatments. Kristin discussed how...
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Osteoporosis FAQ

May 29, 2015
Find answers on the most common questions people have about osteoporosis with the following list of FAQs. My hip hurts. Isn't that osteoporosis? No. Osteoporosis causes broken bones so there is no pain until a bone fractures. What's the difference between osteoporosis and...
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Don’t break for Osteoporosis!

with Heather A. Sorensen, MSN, APRN-NP
March 23, 2015
Heather Sorensen, APRN, hosted "Don't break for Osteoporosis!" This was a free public seminar on August 20, 2015. This disorder causes bones to become brittle and subject to fracture, particularly in the hip, wrist or spine. Heather explained who is...
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When to treat Osteoporosis

March 23, 2015
These slides from cover osteoporosis topics such as treatment concerns, risk of future fractures and treatment guidelines. 1:34
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Osteoporosis trends 2012

March 23, 2015
This presentation provides an overview on osteoporosis, its causes and treatment. Osteoporosis, which causes bones to become brittle and break, should not be confused with osteoarthritis. The Food and Drug Administration warns that proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk...
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