Arthritis Is a non specific term used in describing various musculo/skeletal disorders. There are three types of arthritis. Reumatoid -this type of arthritis affects mainly the muscular tissues of the joints around the knees and ankle.

BACKGROUND: Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. A joint is the area where two bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects a joint and allows it to move smoothly. It also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint. Without a normal amount of cartilage, bones rub together, causing ...

Arthritis of the knee can be a life-altering condition but diagnosis is the first step to treatment. According to Walden University, three types of arthritis can affect the knee joint: Post-traumatic arthritis caused by injury or excessive wear and tear, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

By Jay Chung Arthritis is a common term used to describe a group of conditions that cause joint damage, inflammation, stiffness and pain. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, but the most common types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is commonly known as “wear and tear” arthritis, but osteoarthritis [...]

A larger percentage of Americans are being diagnosed with the several types of arthritis than ever before. ThirdAge takes a look at some of the more well known figures that suffer from the different types of arthritis and how they are taking on the challenge of living their lives with such a painful disease.