Degenerative arthritis isn’t just caused by aging—joint function and pressure play key roles. Learn how improving mobility and muscle balance can help prevent joint degeneration. A common ...

Degenerative arthritis primarily occurs in the elderly as it is a condition caused by the aging of the body. However, recently, it has become common to see young arthritis patients in their 20s to 40s ...

Arthritis is a common issue we see and treat on a daily basis, but it is also misunderstood. When broken down, “arthritis” means “joint” (arth-) “inflammation” (-itis). So, when someone talks about ...

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

Most of us at one time or another check in with our doctor with some type of joint pain. This becomes increasingly common as we get older. It’s helpful to learn what might be a simple overuse injury ...

Dr. Ruderman answers the question: 'Rheumatoid Vs. Osteoarthritis Symptoms?' — -- Question: How do symptoms differ when comparing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: Rheumatoid ...

Correspondence to Reed A C Siemieniuk, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L8, USA; reed.siemieniuk{at}medportal.ca We make ...

People who have asthma or eczema could be at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis, a new study from Stanford University has found. Additionally, researchers postulate that existing allergy ...

A pair of offseason shoulder surgeries will not allow Washington offensive lineman Colin Porter to heal up in time for the 2012 season; rather, they have marked the end of Porter’s playing career with ...

SAN ANTONIO — In the course of caring for individuals with psoriasis, clinicians should have patients complete the validated Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST) for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) ...