Disease and Services Information
Every case of chronic arthritis is different, and your doctor's assessment will help in deciding if long-term treatment is required. The optimum management for you will depend on which kind of arthritis you have, among other factors.
This brochure is designed for people who are considering or have already decided to have joint replacement surgery. It will help give you a better idea of what to expect and it might help you to come up with questions to ask your health practitioners as you weigh up whether joint replacement surgery might be a good option for you.
The aim of this brochure is to provide general information about the nature and management of back pain. It is not a substitute for expert advice, especially if pain is severe or ongoing. It is designed to help you find out what kinds of treatments are generally available, who to see if you do need expert help and what to expect if you see a health practitioner about back pain.
Self help
A Self Help Course for people with long term conditions.
10 Steps to Living Well with Arthritis
This book will put you on the path to managing your arthritis by taking an active role in understanding and treating your condition. In doing this, you will experience less pain and stay more active than those people who feel there is nothing they can do to help themselves.
Other
The Bone & Joint Decade 2000-2010 - visit the Bone & Joint Decade website
Visit Arthritis WA for more brochures or information on arthritis, osteoporosis and related conditions.
