Understanding the type of arthritis, its causes, and management options is the first step toward living well with the condition.

Spondylitis is an umbrella term for a group of chronic arthritis-type diseases affecting the joints of the spine and sacroiliac region. The sacroiliac region includes the pelvis and lower spine.

Hinge joints move in one direction, like doors, and are in knees, elbows, and fingers. Injuries or arthritis can cause pain and swelling in hinge joints, but ice and rest help reduce pain. Physical ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common immune-mediated diseases. Its primary manifestation is inflammatory arthritis characterized by symmetric, polyarticular pain and swelling, typically ...