Orthopedics

Types of Arthritis See All  Bursitis in Types of Arthritis Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that cushions and reduces friction between tissues of the body. Read on to learn details about this condition. ...more  Gout in Types of Arthritis Gout is a condition that causes inflamed, painful joints. The symptoms are caused by deposits of urate crystals at the joints. ...more  Septic Arthritis in Types of Arthritis Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues....more  Osteoarthritis in Types of Arthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine. ...more  How to Help Prevent Osteoarthritis in Types of Arthritis You can’t fully prevent osteoarthritis. But you can help lessen daily stress on your joints. This can make it less likely that osteoarthritis will happen, or get worse. ...more  Psoriatic Arthritis in Types of Arthritis Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis associated with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic skin and nail disease. It causes red, scaly rashes and thick, pitted fingernails. Psoriatic arthritis is similar to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in symptoms and joint inflammation. ...more  Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome) in Types of Arthritis Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs due to an infection. Arthritis is when joints become inflamed and painful. Reactive arthritis is not contagious. It's also known as Reiter's Syndrome. It mostly affects men ages 20 to 40. ...more  Ankylosing Spondylitis in Types of Arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. Read on to learn details about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. ...more  Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in Types of Arthritis Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis in children. Arthritis causes joint swelling (inflammation) and joint stiffness. JIA is arthritis that affects 1 or more joints for at least 6 weeks in a child age 16 or younger. ...more  Fibromyalgia in Types of Arthritis Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues all over the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can affect your neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms and legs. ...more  Rheumatoid Arthritis in Types of Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term (chronic) disease that causes inflammation of the joints. The inflammation can be so severe that it affects how the joints and other parts of the body look and function. ...more