Stanford scientists discover how blocking 15-PGDH protein regenerates knee cartilage in mice and human tissue, offering hope ...

Some people with psoriatic arthritis may benefit from surgery to fix joint damage. Find out when and why this could be the best option. Still, when these therapies aren’t enough, you and your doctor ...

A single shot that appears to regrow worn knee cartilage and head off arthritis sounds like science fiction, yet early data ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The hip is one of the most vulnerable joints for arthritis. But experts say if someone needs a hip replacement, they'll likely have a faster and more complete recovery than with ...

LRTI stands for ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition. It’s a type of surgery for treating arthritis of the thumb, a common type of arthritis in the hand. Joints are formed where two bones ...

A treatment that blocks an age-related protein restored cartilage in aging and injured joints by reprogramming existing cells ...

Arthroscopic knee surgery for arthritis -- a procedure performed hundreds of thousands of times a year -- does not reduce joint pain or improve knee function, according to new research released ...

"Keyhole" arthroscopic surgery should rarely be used to repair arthritic knee joints, a panel of international experts says in new clinical guidelines. Clinical trials have shown that keyhole surgery ...

Dr. Beth Jonas answers the question: 'When Should I Get Joint Surgery?' — -- Question: How do I decide when I should get joint surgery for rheumatoid arthritis? (If I wait too long, will it be ...

She had a hip replacement done for her fracture, although she had never had arthritis problems with her hip. So far, she is ...

Arthritis has existed for thousands of years. Over 50 per cent of the population have arthritis in one or more of their joints. By the time you are 75 years old, there is an 80 per cent chance that ...