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 ...

Sixty-nine-year-old Mary Anne Laporte was diagnosed with knee arthritis 15 years ago. For years, she kept the pain under control with steroid injections and physical therapy, but when she began to ...

Knee pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to the doctor. It affects about 25% of U.S. adults. Several different things can lead to knee pain, and the treatments for it ...

Your knee contains articular cartilage, which lines your bones and allows you to move without pain or friction. Knee cartilage damage occurs when your articular cartilage chips or wears away. In ...

Orthotics and exercise outperform medication: simple therapies offer greater relief for knee osteoarthritis with fewer risks.

Mercy Family Health introduces StemWave therapy for arthritis knee pain, offering a noninvasive alternative to surgery and ...

A comprehensive analysis of 217 trials involving over 15,000 participants revealed that aerobic exercises like walking, ...

Two expert MDs say it's a telltale sign that you might be ready for surgery once you start experiencing this type of discomfort.

Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...

Runner’s knee refers to pain around the kneecap and in the front of the knee joint. It is a common issue for runners and athletes who participate in large amounts of running and jumping. Runner’s knee ...

Bone cancer is more common in children and teens, but adults over 60 can also get it. People often mistake symptoms for growth spurts or arthritis. A doctor can do imaging tests and a bone biopsy to ...