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.
March 11, 2016
Anne Lorenz, APRN, hosted "Managing the Symptoms of your Arthritic Condition" during a free public seminar on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Arthritic conditions cannot be cured, but they can be managed to deliver the best quality of life possible. Anne discussed...
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...
May 29, 2015
Acute Pain
We all know the pain we experience when we cut our finger. We are suddenly alerted that there is body damage. Our muscles tense as we jerk back our arm from the sharp edge that cut our finger. We...
May 29, 2015
Different types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases have different signs and symptoms. In general, people who have arthritis feel pain and stiffness in the joints. Some of the more common symptoms are listed in the below. Early diagnosis and treatment...
May 29, 2015
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...
May 29, 2015
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The word "fibromyalgia" comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and...
with Dr. Rick C. Chatwell
May 26, 2015
Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to swollen and painful joints, and even affect other body organs. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this chronic disease.
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April 29, 2015
1. Our infusion nurses have over 85 years of combined nursing experience!! Wow! We are very proud of our nursing team; they are a wealth of nursing knowledge and skill.
2. We have drinks and snacks, all free of charge for...
April 27, 2015
What your ACN laboratory wants you to know about lab work:
1. Our lab staff has a combined 110 years of experience! (Whoah, that's A LOT! No wonder we are so good!)
2. If you're squeamish or feel faint, don't be a...
April 13, 2015
What your nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) want you to know about seeing them in the office:
You can call us by our first name. We like it!
If you have an appointment with a NP or PA, we...
March 23, 2015
As part of the 2015 Knowledge Night Learning Series, our Board Certified Rheumatologist hosted the presentation, "Greater trochanteric area pain is more than a pain in the rump!" This common syndrome affects the area of the upper thigh. It's also...