This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the United States. Osteoarthritis is ...

OA guidelines recommend surgery in patients with extensively impaired function and pain that is refractory to medication therapy. 17 RA guidelines suggest surgery in patients experiencing intolerable ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of hip and knee pain, affecting millions of people worldwide. While this condition can be frustrating and debilitating, modern medicine offers many effective ...

As temperatures begin to dip, people with arthritis start to feel an escalation in joint pain, stiffness and discomfort. In fact, most people feel that in winter months their arthritis symptoms ...

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 ...