Arthritis

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are used to relieve pain in long and short-term conditions, including arthritis...

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about one in every ten adults in New Zealand.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of joint inflammation that causes long term pain and may lead to joint deformity.

The first joint of the big toe is one of the most commonly affected joints, although gout can affect virtually any joint.

Arthritis is the major cause of disability in New Zealand and affects half a million people at some point in their lives.