Scientists are making progress in understanding and treating these disorders, which can go unrecognized for years.

Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis and intervertebral disk degeneration are conditions that affect millions of ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways More than 40% of people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis actually have ...

The exact mechanism of cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis is unknown, but damage from mechanical stress with insufficient self-repair is believed to be the main culprit. The composition of synovial ...

More than 32.5 million U.S. adults have osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease most common in older adults. More than 50% of adults older than 65 are affected by osteoarthritis – which is when ...

Findings reveal that inhibiting cytosolic phospholipase A 2 in chondrocytes could be a potential therapeutic target for degenerative joint diseases. A new population-based study suggests that ...

As warmer weather encourages more time outdoors, Mercy Health — Lorain is encouraging those living with joint pain or osteoarthritis to take proactive steps toward managing their symptoms and ...