Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes your body’s immune system mistakenly to attack and inflame healthy tissue, especially in the lining of your joints. More than 90 ...

Ankle arthritis is a common condition characterized by chronic, progressive pain in the ankle joint. It is often a result of previous trauma, though can have other causes such as blood clotting or ...

We all strive to be physically active — going for a run or a walk, working in the yard or playing with the kids or grandchildren. But there is a common condition that can inhibit the enjoyment of ...

BALTIMORE, Md (KFSN) -- A stumble on the sidewalk, a turn in high heels, or a fall on the sports field, ankle sprains happen to just about everyone. Most heal successfully on their own, but about five ...

Arthritis involves degeneration of the cartilage in a joint and can cause pain and stiffness in the joint. The pain is often described as aching and can worsen if left untreated. Most people are ...

Ankle arthritis occurs from a breakdown of cartilage in the ankle joint that can result from a variety of causes, such as an injury, rheumatoid arthritis or infection. In most cases, ankle arthritis ...

BRAINERD — People with ankle arthritis are invited to learn about the latest treatment options at a free seminar offered by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s board-certified foot and ankle surgeon Dr.

Over a three-year period, the Foundation and AOFAS will select 4-6 medical students and/or residents annually to participate in the program. Selected participants will visit different academic medical ...

Affecting approximately 1% of adults worldwide, ankle arthritis is often found in patients with a history of ankle fractures and ligament injuries around the ankle joint. While research has shown ...

"We're thrilled to welcome the first cohort of medical students and residents to this exciting new program in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation," said Jonathon D. Backus, MD, chair of the ...