Online resources
The top websites for information on osteoarthritis
For more information on stroke, see the top four links recommended by the U.S.News & World Report library:
Arthritis Foundation
This osteoarthritis page includes information about causes & symptoms, diagnosis & treatment, and science & research. Additionally, the rest of the Arthritis Foundation site offers events & programs, resources, a community area/message boards, and advocacy & research information.
Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), NIH
This comprehensive guide to osteoarthritis covers the basics: what it is, who has it, how it affects people, diagnosis, treatment, research, as well as additional resources. The handout is also available in PDF format.
Medline Plus: Osteoarthritis
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, Medline Plus includes a wide range of osteoarthritis links about treatment, alternative therapy, disease management, research, and related issues.
The Arthritis Society
The Arthritis Society in Canada provides information about different types of arthritis, tips for living well, programs & resources, research news, and resources for advocates.