Spine surgery for rheumatoid arthritis is rare. But some people with RA may need operations like cervical laminectomy or spinal fusion.

Many types of arthritis can affect your musculoskeletal system. Joints are physical points of connection between two bones, and cartilage is the tissue that covers the surface of the bone at the ...

Arthritis is a condition that can develop in the spine. Over time, the cartilage in joints can break down and cause swelling and tenderness. It's common in the joints used daily, such as the hands ...

The spine is susceptible to osteoarthritis because of the motion between the vertebrae. It’s most common in the lower back, or lumbar spine, because these joints carry most of the body weight.

The spine is comprised of 33 bones stacked one over the other, like LEGO blocks, connected by three different joints. Arthritis can affect various joints in the body that are load-bearing and ...

Spinal stenosis — also called vertebral stenosis — is a condition in which spaces in your spine become too narrow, often causing pain or numbness.

The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae and acts as bony protection for the spinal cord. This is important because injuries to the spinal cord can be devastating and result in disability.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of arthritis that typically affects the spine, lower back, and sacroiliac joints. People with the condition have an increased risk of developing other spinal ...

Despite significant physical challenges, Jiang remains unwavering; he completes high school entrance exam while lying on a yoga mat.

Several medical conditions can cause lower back pain. Injury and arthritis are the most common causes. Certain types of cancer may also cause lower back pain, though these are rare.