According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019, approximately 520 million people globally live with osteoarthritis, marking a staggering 113% increase since 1990. What causes ...
While the exact cause of the cracking sound remains unclear, studies have not found a definitive link between knuckle cracking and osteoarthritis or joint damage. However, forceful cracking ...
Rheumatoid arthritis happens when your immune system attacks your joint linings. It causes swelling and intense pain, most often in your ankles, hands, and knees. It usually shows up in middle age ...
Sixty-nine-year-old Mary Anne Laporte was diagnosed with knee arthritis 15 years ago. For years, she kept the pain under control with steroid injections and physical therapy, but when she began ...