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This public information fact sheet defines and describes arthroscopy, a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. Some of the most frequent ... Details >
Provides information concerning electromyography, or EMG, procedures, such as patient preparation for testing. Also contains short, general definitions of several disorders that affect the muscles an... Details >
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
This page will help you find specialists in arthritis care and research in your geographic area.... Details >
This online fact sheet provides basic information for consumers about gout -- a painful musculoskeletal condition caused by excessive amounts of uric acid crystals settling in the joints or other tiss... Details >
This fact sheet provides information about Paget’s disease, a chronic disorder that can result in enlarged and misshapen bones. The excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue causes affected bon... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
The Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions (JMNI) is a quarterly academic journal dealing with the pathophysiology and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Its purpose is to publish o... Details >
International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions
There are several types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or JRA, which typically appears between the ages of 6 months and 16 years. Understanding the symptoms and characteristics of each of them can... Details >
The Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation sponsors nearly 100 groups located throughout the United States and Canada. These groups, run by volunteers, provide members opportunity to share advice and tips for ... Details >
Many people with spondylitis need to be seen by a rheumatologist over an extended period of time rather than being care for by their primary care doctor (general practitioner). Rheumatic diseases ofte... Details >
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The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin dis... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse