Keep in mind that because OA is a degenerative disorder, it also can affect other joints. Pain in your back, for example, may be due to OA affecting the joints in your spine. You may first notice ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006;54(12):3859-3867. Degenerative disc disease is one ... this destructive disease of the spine routinely provokes low back pain, the leading cause of disability ...
Degenerative mitral valve disease is common. Up to a quarter of patients with degenerative mitral valve disease may be asymptomatic despite having severe valve regurgitation. Current guideline ...
The terms "inflammatory polyarthropathy,' "inflammatory arthritis," and rheumatoid arthritis" (RA) are often used interchangeably. While they are related, they don't mean the same thing. RA is a ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to ...
Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people, especially adults, making everyday life challenging. One major cause of this discomfort is a condition called degenerative disk disease.