Treatments
Drugs
Learn about the drugs used to treat arthritis including what they're prescribed for, how to take them, who should take them, risks and side-effects.
Electronic pain relief (TENS)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) administers mild electrical currents to the skin to relieve pain. Learn its uses, side-effects, risks.
Splints
Wrist and hand splints give protection and support for painful, swollen or weak joints and their surrounding structures. Learn types of splints and their uses.
Therapies
Learn more about how hydrotherapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help relieve arthritis symptoms and pain.
Surgery
Learn more about the surgery options for people with arthritis, how it can help and what the recovery process involves.
Who will treat you?
You may need to see a several healthcare specialists such as rheumatologists, psychologists and physiotherapists who will help you to manage your arthritis.
The inflammatory arthritis pathway
The inflammatory arthritis pathway is a guide to what information is available and might be useful for you, from first noticing symptoms to specialist care.
Related information
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Health professionals and students
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Helpline
Call our helpline - 0800 5200 520. Our advisors aim to bring all of the information and advice about arthritis to provide tailored support for you. Call us for free today (Monday–Friday, 9am–8pm).
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Order our information
Order or download from our range of free patient information booklets and resources for healthcare professionals and students.
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News
The latest Versus Arthritis updates on research, treatment and services from across the UK.
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Impossible to ignore
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