An overview of joint surgery, including the risks and benefits, how to prepare for surgery and questions to ask your doctor beforehand. Includes surgery pros and cons, questions to ask your doctor, costs, the structure of joints, types of surgery, joints that benefit from surgery, preparations, and follow up care. 24 pages. Free brochure by E-MAIL.
Anyone who has arthritis can appreciate short cuts and tips that make life easier with more mobility and less stress.
The Topical Pain Relievers brochure brings you all the information you need about how to manage your osteoarthritis with topical medication. You’ll learn who might benefit from this using this treatment and the differences between different types of over-the counter and prescription topicals. If you are considering a topical treatment or your doctor has just recommended one for you, this brochure is a must-read. Free brochure by E-MAIL.
Learn about the tests doctors use to diagnose and track arthritis. Includes brief descriptions of some of the most widely used laboratory tests for arthritis, such as CBC, Sed Rate and Rh factor. 4- panel foldout. Free brochure by MAIL.
Understand how heat and cold are used to ease your arthritis pain. Lot of 50.
Fact-filled brochure on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs used to treat RA. Learn how DMARDS work, when to use them, what they do and potential side effects. Free brochure by MAIL.
An explanation of this class of steroids, plus commonly used corticosteroids; their use for arthritis; risks and tips on avoiding side effects. Free brochure by MAIL.
A biologic medication may be a part your recommended treatment plan. This informative brochure will help patient’s understand how this type of medication works and the risks and benefits. They will find out how biologics are administered, tips to decrease the cost of their medication and more. Free brochure by MAIL.
A quick overview to non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin and COX-2 inhibitors. Learn which NSAID is right for you as well as possible side effects. Free brochure by MAIL.
