Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes your body to mistakenly attack healthy joints and leads to widespread inflammation. RA is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. It causes the body to attack ...
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), low-impact exercise can help prevent stiff joints, build muscle, improve endurance, and benefit your heart, bones, and mood. Rheumatoid arthritis is a ...
Osteoarthritis need not be the end of the world — or a stellar tennis career. After years of pain, three-time Grand Slam tennis champion Andy Murray had surgery to 'resurface' his hip joint that ...
Arthritis cannot be cured, but an effective arthritis treatment plan can help you manage the disease. The goals of arthritis treatment are to control pain and other symptoms, minimize joint damage and ...
Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in your knee joint wears away. When this happens, the bones in your knees will rub against each other, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has emerged as a widely accepted intervention for glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA), with an anticipated increase in procedural rates. This trend has significantly ...
People who smoke are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and are less likely to respond to RA treatment. Smoking can also intensify symptoms and lead to additional health complications.
Post-traumatic arthritis (PTA), or post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), is caused by injury or accident triggering cartilage bruising and joint inflammation. In severe cases, it can also tear the ...
Dr. Chalmers is a member of the faculty at the University of Utah within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He focuses on the care of all shoulder and elbow problems, from young athletes to ...