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arthritis

‘Why did I wait?’

After overcoming her fears, a Michigan woman undergoes successful knee replacement surgery—and it changed her life.

Patient Story

‘They really bent over backwards to help me’

When wrist pain afflicted 97-year-old World War II veteran Norius Crisan, he found quick relief.

Gout could increase heart disease risk

This painful condition causes inflammation in the joints and in the body.

Patient Story

A leg up for caregivers

Before taking her mom home after hip surgery, Emily Adamczyk got a confidence boost from a joint replacement class for caregivers.

Heads up: Beware of text neck

Your phone may be smart, but how you’re using it may not be.

Got osteoarthritis? Get moving

Relieve stiffness and improve flexibility with walking, yoga and tai chi.

Joint solution for knee pain: Diet + exercise

If you're battling degenerative knees, physical activity and proper nutrition are the one-two punch to knock off excess weight.

Not your grandad’s arthritis

New research suggests chronic joint pain afflicts more young people than once suspected.

Patient Story

Off the sidelines

With two new knees and plenty of post-surgery discipline, Natasha Hudnell aims to keep up with her son and three granddaughters.

Have rheumatoid arthritis pain?

Use these foods to fight inflammation and joint stiffness.

Lupus hits certain groups harder

Race, ethnicity, gender and even geography make a difference for this autoimmune disease.

Patient Story

‘Scars are nothing’

A veteran of multiple joint-replacement surgeries, Chelsee Stark volunteers her insight and skills to help others.