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(AUDIO) Data from a long-term prospective study reveal that, for many older women, the pace of bone mass deterioration takes place on the scale of decades, not single years. Here, the lead author of the study describes how to interpret the results to choose the date for your patient's next bone-density test.

(AUDIO) Many persons worry that playing sports or working out regularly puts too much stress on the knees. Hear Dr Jeffrey Driban discuss new studies that suggest only certain sports, and certain levels of activity, predispose knees to osteoarthritis.

(VIDEO) Orthopedic surgeon David Carmody discusses this poorly understood condition, a common cause of ankle pain among women that, if not treated promptly, can lead to serious deformity.

(AUDIO) With Vioxx removed from the market because of cardiovascular risks, many doctors have turned to treating chronic pain with narcotics. A new study shows that in the elderly this can increase the risk of falls. Listen to Lydia Rolita, MD, as she contemplates the best course of action in this matter of unintended consequences.

(VIDEO) Learn why injecting a steroid for tennis or golfer's elbow is an exception from the chief rule about injections into joints.

(VIDEO) Orthopedic surgeon Bill Walter describes a systematic approach to the history and demonstrates a hands-on physical examination that can provide definitive evidence that surgery may be the best option.

(AUDIO) The criteria that define rheumatoid arthritis have been updated in light of diagnostic advances. Mayo Clinic rheumatologist Eric Matteson MD describes the effects on clinical practice.

(VIDEO) How to inject a steroid into an affected flexor tendon without risking rupture.