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under the skin near joints.  These changes can lead to the loss of movement and strength. You may have ... , which may lead to less joint damage. RA affects about 1.5 million adults in the U.S.  While the ... rheumatoid arthritis; RA; autoimmune disease; joint pain; joint damage

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. They also have had 2 to 3 more years of special training in rheumatology. They may also be board ... group or individual treatment to help children and adults in a mental health center learn to cope

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Who is on the Orthopedic Treatment Team ... area. . An orthopedic surgeon may have completed up to 14 years of formal education. After being ... , tendons, and nerves. Who treats orthopedic conditions? Orthopedic conditions may be treated by your

all a health care provider needs to make a diagnosis. But you may need blood tests to help find the ... cause of your arthritis. You may also have X-rays or other imaging tests to give your health care ... arthritis of the spine; back pain; orthopedics

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appears red, blistered, and is wet. It may be swollen, and the pain can be severe. Deep partial ... be minimal pain due to decreased sensation. Full thickness (third-degree) =burns.  Full

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Orthopedic Team Who treats pediatric orthopedic conditions? Orthopedic conditions may be treated ... system. The orthopedic surgeon may have completed up to 14 years of formal education. After

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