A Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Ghana has called on policymakers to treat disorders affecting the structure that provides stability and movement to the human body as a public health ...

Joint preservation surgeries, such as arthroscopy, osteotomy, or cartilage repair treatments, may be considered in mild to ...

Research suggests the perceived link between weather and joint pain might be weaker than believed, except possibly for gout exacerbated by hot, dry conditions. New studies indicate knee osteoarthritis ...

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a drug we are all familiar with. It is cheap, readily available over the counter, and is common place in family medicine cabinets across the world. We rely on it in the ...

From 1990 to 2021, the global burden of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among postmenopausal women (PMW) grew significantly, and 2045 projections indicate this trend will continue, according to a ...

We’ve long blamed osteoarthritis on “wear and tear,” the price of a life well-lived. But could the cause be a more ancient ...

Although there is no cure, many people take pain relievers, do physical therapy, or eventually need surgery when their joints get too damaged. But scientists are now exploring whether reducing ...

Osteoarthritis of the spine causes the joints along the spine to deteriorate, which may result in the formation of bone spurs, cysts and/or a narrowing of the disc space. It is also a common cause of ...

DJ the Black Bear was euthanized Friday morning by veterinary staff 'due to progression of his previously diagnosed spinal osteoarthritis, the zoo said. He was estimated to be 22 years old. "DJ was ...

Back pain or neck pain can have many causes, among them osteoarthritis in the spine. Learn the symptoms and treatments available to find relief. Maybe you overdid it cleaning the house or sprucing up ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that affects the back. It can occur anywhere along the spine. Usually the low back and sometimes the neck are affected. In OA, the cartilage ...

Upper back pain between the shoulder blades may result from poor posture or muscle strain. However, it can also stem from more serious problems with the spine, such as scoliosis or osteoarthritis.