Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Arthritis

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Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness. There are two main types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, which causes the cartilage (cushioning) in the joints to break down, and rheumatoid, an autoimmune disorder that targets a joints lining.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Orthopedic Surgery

We offer full and complete orthopedic services for acute injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions to help you get back to the activities you love.
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Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology works closely with other clinicians across BMC to perform essential services across a wide range of procedures and conditions, including services …
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Anesthesia Pain Clinic

BMC’s Anesthesia Pain Clinic helps patients to manage chronic pain by providing many different types of care, all under x-ray guidance.
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