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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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If Surgery Is Needed
For people with severe joint damage, surgery can help decrease pain and make it easier to use a joint. Joint replacement, usually of the hip or knee, is one of the most common surgeries for this condition. Other types of surgery may be done to help control problems in the hands or feet.


Sources of Support
Don't be afraid to seek support. If you have fears or concerns about your health, talk with your health care provider. Also talk with other people who have rheumatoid arthritis. They know what you're going through. Perhaps they can provide insight and offer new ways to cope. For more information, contact the Arthritis Foundation at 800-283-7800.


 
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Consultant:
Gerson C. Bernhard, MD, Rheumatology
With contributions by:
Neal S. Birnbaum, MD, Rheumatology
Karen M. Bolton, MD, Family Practice
Kenneth Davis, MD, Orthopaedics
Linda B. Duggan, PT

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