Knee pain is usually caused by arthritis. There are three common types of arthritis: rheumatoid, traumatic, and osteoarthritis. When you injure your knee, it can cause traumatic arthritis. This is a condition that develops over time as damaged ligaments and or bones cause further damage to the knee structure and break down the articular cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis causes the synovial membrane to produce too much fluid. The fluid overfills the joint space, thickens, and becomes inflamed c

New research reveals, people who cycle and those who spend long periods of time squatting, are at greater risk of developing arthritis in their knees. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, usually occurs after a person reaches middle age, when the joint cartilage begins to break down and commonly affects the knees, proving to be highly disabling. Read more...

Arthritis is the inflammation of your joints. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. There are many forms of arthritis today. In the U.S. it is the most chronic illness. The main symptoms of are joint pain and stiffness. Symptoms include: pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion. The symptoms of arthritis can actually affect other organs in the body such as the lungs, heart, and kidneys. Arthritis can damage j

TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Glucosamine takes a hit in a new study that finds it doesn't prevent cartilage loss in people with osteoarthritis of the knee, University of Pittsburgh researchers report. Image: read more

A small study published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Medicine indicates that magnetic wrist bracelets may be useless in relieving the pain of osteoarthritis. The study was headed by Dr. Stewart Richmond of the University of York, England. ... read more