Info Sheets

This sheet provides general information about the use of fish oil supplements as a treatment for arthritis. It includes information about who may benefit from taking fish oils, how much to take and where to find more information.

This sheet provides an introduction to the most common types of surgery for arthritis. It also includes tips on when to talk to your doctor about surgery and how to get prepared.

Anterior knee pain is pain which occurs in the front of the knee around the knee cap.

This sheet provides general information about the main types of medicines used for arthritis. It also gives tips on the safe use of medicines and where to go for further information. This sheet does not cover the full range of possible side effects for each medicine and you should discuss this further with your doctor or pharmacist

This sheet has been written to provide general information about complementary therapies for people with arthritis. It provides a summary of the current evidence about complementary therapies for arthritis as well as tips for the safe use of these therapies. Sources of further information are also included.

This sheet has been written to provide general information about glucosamine and chondroitin for people with arthritis. This sheet includes information about the effectiveness of these supplements and the possible risks

This sheet gives you general information about how biologics work, why they are used, as well as tips on the safe use of these medications.

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a disease that results in episodes of fever, abdominal pain, chest pain, joint pain and rashes. It is most common in people of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ancestry, but can occur in people of any ethnicity.