The swelling may be due to a chronic (persistent or recurrent) condition, like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout.

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MDMedically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Rheumatoid arthritis cysts ...

It can happen to any joint, but it’s most common in your hands, knees, hips, and spine. Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition. There’s no cure for OA. Once cartilage breaks down, it doesn’t ...

Rheumatic diseases make up a collection of arthritis subtypes, but also include fibromyalgia, Sjogren's syndrome, and more.

Osteoarthritis is a severe but manageable condition. Working closely with healthcare professionals and formulating ...

What Are the Symptoms of Shoulder Osteoarthritis? As with most types of osteoarthritis, pain is a key symptom. A person with shoulder arthritis is likely to have pain while moving the shoulder and ...

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, most commonly affects the knees, hips, spine and hands. It is a degenerative joint disease, in which the affected tissues break down over time ...

Osteoarthritis is a severe but manageable condition. Working closely with healthcare professionals and formulating ...

Nanjing Tech University, China researchers have woven artificial spider silk for the creation of strong medical bandages.

Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2008;59(10):1488-1494. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in the world. Resistance training has many beneficial ...