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Rheumatoid Arthritis UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBSince the mid-1980s, methotrexate (Rheumatrex) has become much more popular as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. It works more quickly than gold and maintains control …

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Exercise and Arthritis UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBFitness exercises for arthritis. Some of the best fitness exercises for people with arthritis are walking, water exercise and bicycling. Walking. Walking is better than …

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Families and arthritis UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBThe term "arthritis" refers to more than 100 different forms of rheumatic diseases. These conditions often affect the joints and the tissues surrounding the joints such as muscles …

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica

WEBBasics of polymyalgia rheumatica. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a disorder that causes stiffness and aching that begins in the neck, shoulder and hip areas. It is not known …

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Home Exercises for the Stiff or Frozen Shoulder

WEBThe basic program includes the exercises illustrated below. Click any image below to enlarge and view in our photo gallery. Fig. 2 - Getting the arm up overhead while sitting …

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Osteoporosis UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBBasics of osteoporosis Osteoporosis (Greek: bone with too many passages) is a condition in which the holes in the bones become larger. Instead of bone, the spaces are filled …

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Stress and Arthritis UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBSome degree of stress is necessary to function properly. Realize that people respond in different ways to events and situations. Some people like to be busy with lots of activity. …

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Fatigue UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBFatigue is a frequent and troubling symptom of many types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases such as lupus. It may be due to many causes such as illness, depression, joint …

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UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center

WEBFeel free to call us with your questions and we'll help you choose a provider who can best meet your needs. Note: Please bring all related records and images for your condition. …

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Diabetes Basics UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBBasics of diabetes Diabetes is a condition caused by lack of a chemical in the body (a hormone) called insulin. There are two major forms of diabetes. In type 1 diabetes …

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UW Medicine Expands Spine Surgery Program

WEBFax 206.363.0019. Spine Center at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt. (Located near the University of Washington in Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood) Fax 206.598.6822. You …

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Our Hip Services UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBThis class is offered to all of our hip and knee replcement patients and covers pre-operation preparation, what to expect during surgery, and recovery. Hip & Knee Replacement …

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Clinical Services UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBTo make an appointment at any of these clinics, please call 206-520-5000 or Toll Free 877-520-5000. Based at Harborview, University of Washington Medical Center, Northwest …

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Treating Shoulder Dislocation

WEBTears to the labrum cartilage and shoulder ligaments are common shoulder injuries, caused by a single traumatic event or by sustained overuse or wear of the …

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Shoulder & Elbow UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBThe Shoulder and Elbow Service is located in the Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at UWMC-Roosevelt, an outpatient facility at 4245 Roosevelt Way N.E. in Seattle's …

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Torn Meniscus UW Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

WEBA torn meniscus is a tear in the cartilage of the knee. The meniscus functions to improve the fit between the femur and the tibia, to absorb shock and distribute load in the knee, and …

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Reverse Shoulder Replacement

WEBReverse Total Shoulder Replacement Videos. In the two videos below, Dr. Frederick Matsen, UW Medical Center orthopedic surgeon, discusses a new and innovative …

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