Asking how long your replacement will last is a common question before surgery, now a new review of the evidence has come up with some answers.
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Gout
Gout is an inflammatory arthritis, where uric acid crystals settle in a joint causing severe pain, swelling and redness.
Video: Screen time can cause skull ‘horns’
Young Australians are growing horn-like lumps at the base of their skulls, a study of X-rays has shown. The bony lumps are thought to be due to poor posture when using handheld devices.
Exercising and osteoarthritis
Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, strength and endurance in people with arthritis. Four main types of exercise are recommended for people with arthritis.
Arthritis and surgery: hip replacement
For some people with arthritis, hip replacement surgery could mean the difference between leading a normal life or putting up with a debilitating condition.
Slowing of osteoarthritis with weight loss
A small amount of weight loss may slow the progression of knee joint degeneration in people with osteoarthritis or at high risk of it.
Osteoarthritis treatments
A number of treatments are available for osteoarthritis, including exercise, weight control, medicines and surgery.
Arthritis: aids and equipment to help
Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.
Rheumatoid arthritis: prescription medicines
Prescription medicines are an important part treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While these medicines do not cure RA, they suppress inflammation, prevent joint damage and relieve symptoms.
Arthritis: how osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affect joints
Arthritis is very common, and typically causes pain and stiffness in the affected joints. See images of how rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis affect your joints differently.
