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Sites of interest and support groups for osteoarthritis
To learn more about theOsteoarthritis, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of osteoarthritis. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.
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Canada
The Arthritis Society
This general public portal, the aim of which is to provide access to a great deal of information on the treatment of different types of arthritis, pain management, adapted exercises *, services by province, etc., has more than 30 pages of information.
www.arthrite.ca
* Adapted exercises: www.arthritis.ca/tips
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Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance
An organization made up of volunteers who themselves suffer from arthritis, who advocate for the interests of people with arthritis. Political actions that aim, among other things, to improve access to healthcare and medicines.
www.arthrite.ca
Quebec government’s Health Guide
To learn more about drugs: how to take them, what are the contraindications and possible interactions, etc.
www.guidesante.gouv.qc.ca
France
Osteoarthritis of the knee
A French orthopedic surgeon, Dr Michel Bercovy, provides useful information to people with osteoarthritis of the knee through a website. The possible surgical procedures are explained there.
www.arthrosedugenou.com
Carenity.com
Carenity is the first francophone social network to offer a community dedicated to osteoarthritis. It allows patients and their loved ones to share their testimonies and experiences with other patients and track their health.
www.carenity.com
French Society of Rheumatology
This site designed for rheumatologists also has a very comprehensive general public section.
www.rhumatologie.asso.fr
United States
The Arthritis Foundation
This American foundation in Atlanta offers several resources and services. A source that contains recent articles on pregnancy in women with arthritis (search site). In English only.
www.arthritis.org
International
The Bone and Joint Decade (2000-2010)
An initiative born in January 2000 within the United Nations to encourage research on the prevention and treatment of arthritis, promote access to care and better understand the mechanisms of the disease. To keep up to date with the latest scientific news.
www.boneandjointdecade.org