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A physician describes what takes place during rheumatoid arthritis and explains how RA is an autoimmune disease in this video. In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system acts inappropriately and attacks the structures inside of joints. This immune system attack leads to the characteristic RA symptoms of pain, inflammation, joint stiffness and joint deformity (destruction).

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How Muscles Work

As the title implies, this video describes how muscles work. It shows the anatomy of the muscle in relation to bone but also the structure of muscle at the microscopic level.

Bone Grafting

Dental implants have revolutionized the way that dentists replace teeth, but they do require healthy jaw bone in which to anchor. Unfortunately tooth loss causes bone to resorb (atrophy or deteriorate). This video describes the process by which new bone if grafted into the jaw so that dental implants can be installed.

Bone anatomy

This video shows a close up view of bone anatomy and how blood is delivered to bone.

PreOp® Patient Education: Shoulder Replacement Surgery

The shoulder is a complex joint that permits the arm to move in almost every direction. This narrated animation shows the steps involved in a shoulder replacement surgery.

Other Information

Orthopedic complaints are the most common reason to seek medical care.


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