A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.

Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery can make a ...

A case series published in BMC Rheumatology describes new-onset inflammatory arthritis following bariatric surgery, with ...

Blocking blood flow to the site of knee arthritis can reduce pain and potentially prevent the need for knee replacement surgery, a new study says. The procedure, called genicular artery embolization ...

For patients undergoing carpometacarpal (CMC) joint surgery for treatment of thumb osteoarthritis, the use of online video instruction for postoperative hand therapy is associated with outcomes ...

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BOSTON (Reuters) - Surgery works no better than drugs and physical therapy for older people suffering knee pain from osteoarthritis, researchers reported on Wednesday. Even signs of a tear in the ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis — affecting about 32.5 million Americans. It happens when cartilage that cushions bone wears out over time. It often affects ...

Foot fusion surgery is an operation that fuses one or more joints in the foot into a fixed position. This eliminates joint motion that may cause pain for people with certain conditions, such as ...

Arthritis is usually associated with severe joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. According to doctors, this debilitating condition develops due to cartilage wearing down over the years. While ...