Arthritis of the Foot and AnkleArthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.There are more than 100 forms of arthritis, m

Inflammatory Arthritis of the HipThere are many kinds of arthritis that can affect the hip joint and make it difficult to do everyday activities.The most common type is osteoarthritis (OA), a non-inflammatory arthritis. Also known as degenerative

Inflammatory Arthritis of the HipThere are many kinds of arthritis that can affect the hip joint and make it difficult to do everyday activities.The most common type is osteoarthritis (OA), a non-inflammatory arthritis. Also known as degenerative

What is a knee replacement surgery?Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that form

Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder ProblemsWhat most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm — from scratching your back to throwing the perfect pitch.Mobil

Frozen ShoulderFrozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Over time, the shoulder becomes very hard to move.After a period of worsening symptoms, frozen shoulder tends to get better, although full

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (Spinal Cord Compression)Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a neck condition that arises when the spinal cord becomes compressed—or squeezed—due to the wear-and-tear changes that occur in the spine as we age. T

Infections After FractureMost fractures (broken bones) do not lead to infections. When infections do occur after fractures, the treatment and recovery can be prolonged and complicated.CauseInfections typically occur after fractures because bacte