"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." About 16% of people worldwide have knee arthritis, which, if left untreated, can lead to flare-ups of ...

The knee is the largest joint in the body (and one of the most complex), meaning it’s also one of the most problem-prone. While knee strengthening exercises can help keep the joint in tip-top shape, ...

Arthritis in general is defined as damage to cartilage, the connective tissue that cushions joints, explains Jeffrey Zarin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. “Think of ...

Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

Bob and Brad discuss how to tell if your knee pain is bursitis, including suprapatellar, prepatellar, infrapatellar, and pes anserine bursitis. Knee bursitis occurs when one of the many bursae in the ...

Any pain or discomfort in the knee shouldn’t be ignored, especially if it’s persistent or recurring. It may indicate an ...

Bob and Brad explain whether your pain is likely caused by iliotibial band syndrome.

Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Elective knee replacement surgery is a common surgery that can sometimes create uncomfortable swelling afterward. Linda Hodgkins, Lymphedema Clinical Program Manager with the ...