Fact Sheets

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) is a common type of rheumatic disease that occurs during childhood.
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Thumb Arthritis
Thumb arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in the hand. Yale Medicine experts explain why it develops and how to treat it.
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Osteoarthritis
Many people develop osteoarthritis as they age. Fortunately, there is wide variety of treatment options that can allow you to continue to pursue the physical activities you enjoy.
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Total Ankle Replacement
Total ankle replacement, like similar operations for arthritic or injured hips and knees, can restore the ankle to normal functionality.
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Lupus Symptoms and Treatment
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints and blood vessels, along with skin and neurological symptoms.
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Skin Lupus and Scleroderma
Lupus and scleroderma are two autoimmune disorders that affect the skin. These diseases can also affect the connective tissues in the body as well.
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Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Sacroiliac joint fusion is a minimally invasive procedure, done under image guidance, to place titanium implants across the sacroiliac joint for stability.
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Degenerative and Rheumatologic Spinal Disorders
Degenerative back pain, due to loss of bone or tissue, is often age-related. Rheumatologic back pain is an autoimmune condition.
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is discomfort that persists for three months or longer. It can originate from tissue or joint damage, or a wide variety of other causes.
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease was discovered by Yale physicians. Patients here benefit from advanced, multidisciplinary treatments for this complex condition.