arthritis

This type of hip replacement surgery is commonly used when someone has advanced osteoarthritis

Texting causes a lot of wear-and-tear for your hand joints and can lead to thumb arthritis. But taking a few precautions now can save your joints later.

Imbalances or abnormalities in the microbial colonies in your gut could adversely affect immune function

Ankle arthritis is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition. Treatments can range from nonsurgical to intensive surgery

Read more about treatments for arthritis

Here are several things one can do to manage the progression of arthritis

Dear Doctor: Can you please explain what gout is and how it’s treated? Our father is 81 years old and was just told that he has gout. His doctor says it could be because he takes water pills for swelling due to congestive heart failure. Does that make sense? Dear Reader: [...]

Dear Doctor: A friend suggested I try MSM crystals for arthritis. What are they, and do they work? If they do, where can I find them? Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organic sulfur-containing compound naturally found in plants such as Brussels sprouts, [...]

Dear Doctor: I’ve suffered joint pain for years. Being prescribed 15 milligrams of Meloxicam has been wonderful. What are your thoughts on Meloxicam use? Meloxicam (Mobic) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that, like all such drugs, inhibits the formation of [...]

Most Americans will have walked 75,000 miles by the time they reach the age of 50 – the equivalent of trekking around the Earth on the equator three times. But all this walking results in significant wear and tear on our feet. “Regular foot care at every [...]