Joints And Bones

In spring and summer, we’re more inclined to slip on footwear such as flip-flops and sandals but can we be certain that more casual shoes are good for our posture, our feet and our joints? Well, new research from the USA suggests we can…

Go to Source medwireNews: Enough patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) experience pain with neuropathic characteristics to warrant attempts to diagnose and classify these features, say researchers. They found that…

By Emma Sturgis  Most people suffer a sprain or broken bone in their life. If you are alone or in a remote area when this occurs, you could be in danger. You should be aware of some basic facts to help you diagnose…

If you have arthritis, how it affects your wellbeing will depend on the type and duration of the condition you have. You may experience wellness-worsening symptoms such as discomfort, pain, stiffness and fatigue, any of which could make it…

If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, then the term of “daily grind” has probably become something of a literal phrase. The fact that rheumatoid arthritis is incurable likely makes that fact harder to swallow, with something such as…

Most people, at some point in their life, have experienced growing pains. You could even call it something of a rite of passage for growing up. It also serves as a parent’s go-to diagnosis if their child is feeling any pain during their…

The stereotypical image of someone with arthritis is an old, bent over and suffering from pains in the knees and other joints. The truth about arthritis, however, is that it is something that can affect the wellbeing of young people, too.…

There may be a link between osteoarthritis and genes related to obesity and ageing. This is according to a study of people with torn knee cartilage by a team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, who found ageing and…

You may think that arthritis is a disease for old people, or at least adults, but unfortunately this is not the case. In Canada, last month was Juvenile Arthritis Month, raising awareness for the joint wellness-crippling condition that…

Bone grafts have been somewhat controversial in recent years. These operations often occur thanks to donated bone pooled from overseas, the source of which can be difficult to trace if something goes awry. You may recall a shocking story in…

There are many things you can do to improve your wellness when you suffer from arthritis, but you cannot avoid the benefits of a good, well-rounded diet. Knowing what to eat and what not to eat can be the tool you need to effectively cure,…

Toilets that you have to squat to use – which have been a nightmare story from many tourists to Thailand could become a thing of the past. The Thai government has decided to discard the squat toilets, which are prevalent across the country,…

According to a new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, workers who suffer with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condition.…

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting older women. The joint disorder is commonly known as “wear-and-tear” arthritis because it involves the wearing or thinning of the cartilage or tissue around the joints and is…

It sounds like something from the vivid imagination of Harry Potter writer JK Rowling – a drug that has its own invisibility cloak to sneak quickly past the body’s defence and reduce inflammation. But the stealth mode medication is for…

A recent study suggests that low testosterone levels in could be linked with the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. This autoimmune disease, which affects men and women, could affect those with low levels of the hormone in their blood, compared…

Have you started to notice the noises that your body makes – the creak of your knees as you stoop down to pick up an object, the crack of your neck when you put on your scarf and the clicking noises that your wrists, ankles or hips make as…

As you get older, your joints are more likely to succumb to wear and tear, particularly your knees. This can be especially the case for people who are obese, as the strain that the extra weight places on the joints can cause a significant…

Arthritis is a debilitating condition, which is caused by inflammation of the joints. It can be extremely painful and can cause all kinds of associated side effects, such as lack of mobility and depression. Proper treatment for arthritis is…

There is new hope that technology could be the way forward for arthritis and osteoporosis sufferers, as researchers at Arthritis & Rheumatism UT Arlington are creating a brand new set of software systems that help to support these…

Did you know that falling is one of the leading causes of broken hips and other skeletal injuries for seniors? This is especially true for those who suffer from illnesses like dementia or Alzheimer’s. As these diseases are known to impair…

The amount of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) greatly outnumbers the amount of men, but there are wellness factors that put both genders at risk of the condition. However, there are some risk factors that are exclusive to women, and…

If you have ever heard the expression “mind over matter”, then for Professor Barton L. Wise, it might be closer to the truth than you may imagine. In a study into mental health and arthritic pain, it was found that pain flares are greater…

Perhaps the notion that knee arthritis is affected by depression is one that invites scepticism. The cynical joke that arthritic pain is enough to invite depression is fairly understandable, but in a recent study involving 660 men and women…

Hope dawns as scientists develop a potent new gene therapy that could potentially end the harrowing troubles of those suffering from arthritis. For some of us, we cringe at the thought that we may, one day, have to live with aching…

A genetic breakthrough into the underlying causes of arthritis could mean a simple blood test could predict whose wellbeing is at risk of the crippling disease. This is according to US and Swedish researchers, who have found that certain…

At some point or another, the dentist's chair may have been fuel for your nightmares – but what if gum treatment did more than make you squirm? If you are a sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis or gum disease, then dentistry may have some…

Arthritis is affecting the wellbeing of more and more young people today, and Hyderabad surgeons have sought to address this problem with a new surgical technique. The High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) knee surgery, will be able to provide relief…

Osteoarthritis is a common but chronic degenerative bone condition, the symptoms of which get significantly worse when the sufferer is overweight or obese. The condition is caused when the cartilage between the joints thins or wears away –…

The muscles are prone to a lot of aches and pains. This is probably because they are constantly working. The body is made up of hundreds upon hundreds of muscles. There is not a single organ system in the body that does not have a bunch of…