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Arthritis in Women

By age 65, women are five times more likely than men to suffer from arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the wearing down of cartilage in the joints, is the most common form of arthritis. Affecting close to 12 percent of all Americans between the ages of 25 and 74, osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition that is often painful and can limit one’s range of activity.

Research has shown that women with arthritis are more likely than men to ignore symptoms, live with pain, and postpone care. Early treatment and physical therapy, however, have been shown to prevent muscle atrophy and disability, and make rehabilitation after joint replacement much easier.

Even though we do not have a cure for arthritis, a variety of therapies can help alleviate pain. At the Women’s Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center, we specialize in treating arthritis in women by providing them with comprehensive educational, diagnostic and treatment resources that will manage their condition effectively and help keep them active.

Women's Sports Medicine

There has been a significant increase in female athletic injuries over the past three decades and mounting evidence that there are distinct differences in the types, prevalence, and causes of sport injuries that men and women suffer. Brigham and Women’s Hospital responded to this developing need by creating the Women’s Sports Medicine Program – to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care for female patients with musculoskeletal sports injuries. Our patients range from competitive and recreational athletes to women who want to become more active.