Cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents a significant clinical challenge, as inflammatory processes inherent to RA can affect both the structural integrity and neurological ...

Many types of arthritis can affect your musculoskeletal system. Joints are physical points of connection between two bones, and cartilage is the tissue that covers the surface of the bone at the joint ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I am in my late 50s and have started having stiffness in my back. I have become much less flexible and sometimes even have a hard time looking over my shoulder. I remember my ...

Arthritis is a disorder that affects areas in which two bones join together, like joints, which causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. This leads to limited movement and pain for many. By learning ...

Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...

Rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of Americans, gradually changing lives as it progresses from subtle joint discomfort to potentially severe mobility limitations. For those living with this ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly causes fatigue and pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints. Roughly 40% of people also experience one or more symptoms in areas outside the joint. These ...

You can reduce osteoporosis risk with RA and care for bone health through effective treatments, lifestyle changes, and proper screening.