Arthritis-Unplugged
UNPLUGGED simply means this site is not going to challenge your patience or attention span! We have toned down much of the jargon that is so pervasive on medical websites, making the essential information you require easier to comprehend. No need to read 100s of web pages, we've done that for you. Without compromising it's integrity, the information is reduced down into concise digestible reports. We keep it on topic by eliminating any redundancies, related but unnecessary diversions, constant resume-type acknowledgements and legalistic descriptions. It is then presented in a "Quick Glance" format that requires less site navigation.

From all of us at UnPlugged we hope this site is beneficial in your efforts to understand and fight this disease.


DEFINITION:
A group of bone and joint disorders commonly associated with the wearing down of cartilage and loss of fluid that surrounds the joints, caused by over-use, injury or age. This disease is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 65.

There are more than 150 forms that involve not only joints and bones, but in some cases entire organ systems. Effects range from fleeting to chronic and from mildly painful to debilitating, even life threatening.

Disclaimer:
The Arthritis-Unplugged.com web site does not provide specific medical advice and does not endorse any medical or professional service obtained through information provided on this site or any links to this site. Use of this web site does not replace medical consultation with a qualified health or medical professional to meet the health and medical needs of you or others. While the content is frequently updated, medical information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies or typographical errors.