Recurring pain in your shoulder can be more than just a nuisance—it could be arthritis, defined as the breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Orthopedic specialist Chris Joyce, MD, explains how to ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects about 1.3 million Americans, according to the American College of Rheumatology. RA is an autoimmune disorder in which the ...

You can reduce osteoporosis risk with RA and care for bone health through effective treatments, lifestyle changes, and proper ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am a 75-year-old female suffering with very painful “end-stage, bone on bone” osteoarthritis with bone spurs ...

What Is Bone Marrow Edema? Bone marrow edema (BME) is when fluid builds up in your bone marrow. Your doctor may call it bone marrow lesions. The most common locations for it are your: Hip Knee Ankle ...

Bone spurs are an outgrowth of extra bone. They are usually the result of osteoarthritis or injury and can form anywhere in the body. They generally appear where bones connect and are common in joints ...

Dr. Eric Ruderman answers the question: 'X-Rays And Bone Mineral Density Tests?' — -- Question: How are X-rays and bone mineral density tests used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: X-rays ...

Bone pain is pain or discomfort that starts in one or more of your body’s bones. There are many causes of bone pain, ranging from minor to serious. Identifying the underlying cause of bone pain is ...

Today, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2021 annual meeting, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) sports medicine surgeon David M. Dines, MD, participated in an instructional case ...

Today, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2021 annual meeting, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) sports medicine surgeon David M. Dines, MD, participated in an instructional case ...