Osteoarthritis (OA) manifests as degradation and loss of the articular cartilage, but typically involves all tissues of the joint. Although this review focusses on crosstalk between the subchondral ...

Vitamins and minerals play a vital role in supporting bone and joint health. People may consume vitamins and minerals through foods or in the form of supplements. This article discusses a range of ...

Both support recovery and strength, but one delivers a faster, more complete boost for your muscles. Here’s what science and ...

The beginning of a New Year usually brings fresh motivation and commitments to exercise more, eat wisely, and prioritise ...

Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are two types of infections usually caused by bacteria that affect your musculoskeletal system. Septic arthritis is an infection of the lining and fluid of one or ...

If you have severe arthritis pain, your doctor may suggest that you have joint fusion surgery (also called “arthrodesis”). This procedure fuses, or “welds,” together the two bones that make up your ...

Studies indicate that colder temperatures may reduce blood circulation to extremities, increasing stiffness in muscles and ...

The wrist is a complex joint that marks the transition between the forearm and hand. It has many components, allowing it to do a range of movements. The radiocarpal joint is sometimes referred to as ...

Kienböck’s disease, is a rare, debilitating condition that can lead to chronic pain and dysfunction. It happens when one of the eight small carpal bones in the wrist, the lunate bone, becomes damaged ...

Your hands and feet are made up of dozens of little bones that all work together to allow you to perform everyday activities. If just one of these bones is injured or damaged, regular tasks can become ...