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Complication rates similar to patients in their 80s and younger, researchers say

Joint replacement might boost physical activity in arthritis patients, study author says

Popular supplement did not reduce cartilage damage or improve joint function in study

Study suggests a link between length of ring, index fingers and chances of eventual surgery

They were more likely to have physical and emotional problems later in life than non-athletes, researchers found

Study found that surgery to relieve pain and stiffness held up for a decade

Experts credit advances in post-surgical care for lower  risk

Experts say obesity epidemic has widened the pool of disabled

Meeting national physical activity guidelines could add up to 20 days of good health in one year

Biggest improvement seen with diet-exercise combo in 18-month study of older, overweight adults

Although inexpensive and noninvasive, treatment is ineffective, review concludes

Study looked at couples in which one member had knee osteoarthritis

Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds

But at least one expert questions benefits of the alternative treatment

The footwear alters gait and reduces load on the joint, researchers say