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.

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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Do infections cause arthritis?

with Dr. Melvin A. Churchill
March 23, 2015
Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Melvin Churchill, hosted "Do infections cause arthritis?" This free public seminar was held September 17, 2015. Reactive arthritis is caused by an infection elsewhere in the body. Symptoms often include swelling and pain in the joints of...
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Gout is the big ouch!

March 23, 2015
Anne Lorenz, APRN, hosted "Gout is the big ouch!" This free public seminar was held on October 15, 2015. Gout is a complex form of arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and joint tenderness, often at the...
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Understanding Osteoarthritis

with Dr. Rick C. Chatwell
March 23, 2015
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting over 20 million Americans, and is one of the leading causes of disability and pain. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease affecting middle-age and older people worldwide. It...
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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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Adaptive aids for Arthritis

March 23, 2015
These slides from a presentation by Dr. Alan Jacobs cover the purpose and use of a variety of aids such as canes, walkers, splints and braces. 2:20
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Using a cane

March 23, 2015
This short video provides instructions and a demonstration of the proper use of a cane. A cane should be used in the hand opposite of the problem. Choosing the proper height and type of cane is also important. 1:03
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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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A comparison of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

March 23, 2015
This video compares and contrasts osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which combined account for 95 percent of doctor’s office visits for arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is caused by a breakdown of cartilage, leading to joint pain and...
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Raynauds Phenomenon: a cold look at evaluation and treatment.

March 23, 2015
Our board-certified rheumatologist discusses how cold fingers could be a symptom of Raynaud's phenomenon. 1:33:10
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Could Psoriatic Arthritis be causing my skin problems?

with Dr. Rick C. Chatwell
March 23, 2015
Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Rick Chatwell discusses psoriatic arthritis, which was first described in 1818. Psoriasis is present in 1 to 3 percent of the population, and 10 to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop an associated arthritis, although the...
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