joint health

Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors

Health - October 29, 2009

Two hours per week can improve osteoarthritis symptoms in older patients, study finds more >>

Video: Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms and Signs

Health - October 28, 2009

It's an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints. more >>

Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy

Health - October 23, 2009

Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say more >>

2nd Knee Surgery Common Among Young Patients

Health - October 7, 2009

More active life raises risk for repeated rupture, researchers suspect more >>

FDA Acknowledges Mistakes in Knee-Device Approval

Health - September 24, 2009

Agency says it will review procedure for endorsing medical devices more >>

Health Tip: Ward Off Runner's Knee

Health - September 22, 2009

A dull pain in the front of the knee more >>

High School Sports Put Players at Risk for Severe Injuries

Health - September 3, 2009

More needs to be done to protect young knees, ankles and shoulders, researcher says more >>

Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women

Health - August 27, 2009

Study found link between muscle strength, arthritis woes more >>

Health Tip: Who's at Greater Risk of Hip Fracture?

Health - August 26, 2009

Factors that can make you more vulnerable more >>

Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis

Health - July 30, 2009

Those with highest levels are more apt to have joint replacement, study finds more >>

Repair ACL Injuries in Young Athletes Quickly

Health - July 14, 2009

Postponing surgery can lead to more problems, study finds more >>

Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career

Health - July 11, 2009

Meniscus repair may cut playing time more than ACL reconstruction, findings show more >>

Simple Steps Deliver Relief for Tennis Elbow

Health - July 11, 2009

Strength-training exercises may ease pain, improve movement, study shows more >>

Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value

Health - June 22, 2009

Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis more >>

Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward

Health - June 18, 2009

Newly approved device allows pain-free mobility, experts say more >>

Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years

Health - May 18, 2009

Younger, active patients will benefit from cement-less version, researchers say more >>

Health Tip: Protecting a New Hip

Health - May 14, 2009

Some "don'ts" after hip replacement surgery more >>

Health Tip: Don't Let Minor Knee Pain Slow You Down

Health - April 9, 2009

Help make a sore knee feel better more >>

Joint Replacement Soars as Number of Docs Falls

Health - February 26, 2009

Low reimbursement rates turning many young doctors off the specialty, researcher says more >>

Prescription Chondroitin May Help Knee Osteoarthritis

Health - February 6, 2009

European drug is not the same as supplement available in U.S., study says more >>

Exercise Key Player in Knee Replacement Recovery

Health - February 4, 2009

Workouts counter functional decline, could ward off osteoarthritis, study says more >>

A Checklist for Joint Replacement Surgery

Health - February 1, 2009

Knowing what to expect before and after procedure aids healing, experts say more >>

Knee Replacement Works Best When Patients, Providers Agree

Health - January 19, 2009

But opinions on the need for the operation differ about 20% of the time, researchers say more >>

Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail

Health - January 2, 2009

Consumers urged to pay more attention to choosing the doctor, not the device more >>

Younger Men Fare Best After Hip Joint Resurfacing

Health - November 14, 2008

The new procedure is an alternative to hip replacement, but complications occur, experts say more >>