Arthritis Questions and Answers
Q. Is stiffness in my joints when I wake up in the morning a symptom of arthritis?
A. Stiffness can be a stiffness of arthritis. Some individuals with arthritis report stiffness, particularly in the morning and after periods of inactivity.
Q. Can injuries to joints caused by an accident increase my chances of developing arthritis?
A. Physical trauma to a bone, joint, or ligament, such as a hip or knee injury, can put the joint at greater risk for arthritis.
Q. Who should come to the Early Arthritis Center?
A. If you have a joint pain of recent onset, you should be evaluated as soon as possible by the team at the Early Arthritis Center.
Q. What kind of symptoms should be evaluated by doctors at the Center?
A. Joint pain for less than 3-6 months, and joint swelling or stiffness – particularly in the morning – for less than 3-6 months.
Source: Hospital For Special Surgery
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