Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on ...
When there are problems that affect joints, or the areas where bones meet together, you may experience pain along with other symptoms like swelling and stiffness. The knee is the largest and strongest ...
Age is probably not the reason behind your joint pain, even if you’re an older athlete, according to Shmerling, the former clinical chief of the division of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess ...
Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes joint problems alongside psoriasis. It can affect just about any joint in your body, including your knees. There is no cure, but there are ...
It’s commonly thought, especially among non-runners, that running will damage your knees over time. That would make staying on the sofa seem eminently sensible. But it’s more likely that regular ...
The decorated Olympic skier has had numerous injuries and a partial knee replacement but still plans to go for the gold at ...
Arthritis in general is defined as damage to cartilage, the connective tissue that cushions joints, explains Jeffrey Zarin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. “Think of ...
Scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. New material comprises peptides, proteins and ...
Joint noises are common and often misunderstood. A physiotherapist explains why they happen and what they do, and do not, ...
Common causes of knee joint pain may include overuse, arthritis, and injury. A person may manage symptoms with anti-inflammatory medications or adopt some lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a ...