Osteoarthritis occurs when there is a loss of joint space between two bones. One of the most common joints in the hand to develop osteoarthritis is the joint at the base of the thumb. Due to the mobility of this joint, it is prone to wear and tear which results in loss of the cartilage,. . .
Wrist pain can be a mysterious symptom that often occurs after an injury to the distal arm. Initial diagnoses frequently include an injury in or around the wrist such as distal radius fracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, de Quervain’s, repetitive strain injury, fibrocartilage complex injury, tendonitis, or bursitis. Time and again, the initial. . .
Do your joints go “snap, crackle, pop?” If so, chances are you could be one of approximately 27 million Americans that are affected by osteoarthritis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects joints such as your hip or knee. Typically, our bones are protected by cartilage and a liquid called synovial fluid.. . .