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joints

Patient Story

‘Scars are nothing’

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

Can dropping weight save your knees?

Loss was tied to less joint degeneration in study, but skeptics remain.

Snap, crackle and pop?

Joint noises may be irritating, but they're typically normal, docs say.

Reduce inflammation by running

Contrary to what most folks believe, study suggests a good jog could be a type of medicine for the joints.

Got gout? Explore the DASH diet

This heart-healthy eating plan seems to also relieve inflammatory joint problems.

Cracking knuckles sets off ‘fireworks’

What exactly causes that 'pop' and is it really bad for you?

How running impacts joints

Cartilage between knee, ankle and foot joints has ability to regenerate.

Don’t delay joint replacement

If you think you're too young, think again—quality of life diminishes for those who wait too long to replace a bad joint.

Bone screenings in need of prioritization

Patients at highest risk for fractures often miss out on tests.