Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Knee: Inflammation, Structural Damage and Loss of Function.

Knee problems in rheumatoid arthritis do not always receive the attention they deserve. The disease is commonly associated with swollen fingers, painful wrists and deformities of the small joints of the hands. The knee is sometimes treated as a secondary concern, although its involvement can have a much greater effect on mobility. Walking, standing, climbing […]

What Is Osteoarthritis and Why Does It Develop?

One phrase stays with me because I hear it almost every week. “Doctor, my joints are just wearing out because I’m getting older.” People usually say it with complete certainty, as though age explains everything. I wish it were that simple. Getting older does increase the chances of developing osteoarthritis, but age itself isn’t the […]