Few medical conditions seem as inevitable when aging as does arthritis. It's an understandable assumption considering that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the disorder ...

Arthritis is a common acute or chronic condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It’s estimated that roughly 18 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis. And about 44 ...

Anyone who suffers from osteoarthritis knows the symptoms all too well—joint pain and stiffness, loss of flexibility, a decreased range of motion, especially around the knees and hips. And with more ...

Due to an editing error, last week's Ask Dr. H. column did not appear in its entirety. The full question and answer appear here. Question: What causes osteoarthritis? - M.S., Frederick, Pa. Answer: ...

Tricompartmental osteoarthritis causes pain and damage due to the cartilage (cushioning) in a joint breaking down. This form of osteoarthritis occurs when there's damage in the three compartments of ...

A kind of protein implicated in Alzheimer’s disease might also contribute to the breakdown of cartilage that’s characteristic of osteoarthritis. In a new study, published in Science Translational ...

Arthritis is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term that encompasses over 100 types of joint ...