OsteoArthritis Service Integration System
Osteoarthritis
Knowledge is power
It’s a popular saying. But when it comes to osteoarthritis, learning about the disease really is the first step to taking control.
It’s simple: the more you know about osteoarthritis and how to manage it, the less likely you are to live in pain and discomfort. Click on the links below to learn about osteoarthritis and how you can live well at every stage of the disease.
In this Section
- About Osteoarthritis
- Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
- Quick Facts
- Signs and Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Stages of the Disease
- Managing your Osteoarthritis
- Self-Management
- Benefits of Self-Management
- Steps to Self-Management
- Exercise
- Take Care of Your Joints
- Watch your Weight
- Eat Well
- Don’t Ignore your Emotional Health
- Take Medication Wisely
- Find out if Surgery is Right for You
- Hip and Knee Surgery
- Is Surgery Right for You?
- Surgery and Stages of the Disease
- Benefits
- Risks
- Types of Surgery
- Self-Management Before Surgery
- Preparing your Home
- Preparing for the Hospital
- Preparing to Travel for Surgery
- Self-Management After Surgery
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