If you’ve been noticing that your fingers, elbows and/or knees feel stuck and sore at times, the reason could be arthritis. “Arthritis can best be defined as tenderness and swelling of one or more ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in children is now known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). There are several types of JIA, all of which cause joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms include red or ...

Arthritis, a term encompassing over a hundred different conditions affecting the joints, is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Characterized by inflammation in one or more joints, it ...

Arthritis mutilans, a severe form of psoriatic arthritis, leads to tissue and bone breakdown, often linked to genetic factors like HLA-B27. Palindromic rheumatism features episodic joint pain and ...

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 ...

Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is an inflammatory type of arthritis, which sets it apart from the more traditional and well-known osteoarthritis. PsA is a chronic and autoimmune disease, meaning it’s ...

Arthritis is a widespread condition in the UK, especially among those aged 60 and over. While some level of discomfort can be a natural part of ageing, ongoing or worsening symptoms may indicate a ...

Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...