Bones & Joints Archives

Polyarthritis: What It Is and How to Live with It

Apr 20, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

If you have pain in four or more joints, you’ve likely experienced what’s called polyarthritis. It isn’t a specific condition per se; polyarthritis typically is underpinned by another form of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or gout. In some cases, polyarthritis can be traced back to an immune system … Read More

Common Causes of Elbow Pain

Apr 11, 2017 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Bones & Joints

Experiencing elbow pain? To get to the bottom of it, consider the elbow's structure. The elbow is a complex part of the arm formed by three bones: the humerus (upper arm bone), the radius (the lower arm bone on the thumb side), and the ulna (the lower arm bone on … Read More

Add the DASH Diet to the List of Gout Remedies

Mar 6, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Gout is a form of arthritis in which a build-up of uric acid in the body results in deposits of sharp crystals forming in the joints. It typically affects the big toe, although gout also can affect other joints. People with gout also are more likely to suffer from kidney … Read More

Arthritis Medications: Which Drugs Will Your Doctor Prescribe?

Feb 20, 2017 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Bones & Joints

Doctors have at their disposal a broad array of arthritis medications: some fast-acting and widely used, some that run the risk of dependence. Your prescription will depend on the severity of your condition. The first tier in the drug pharmacopeia available is called "the first line" of available arthritis medications. … Read More

Hip Bursitis Can Cause Pain and Impede Mobility

Feb 1, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

You may or may not be familiar with the term “bursae,” but these fluid-filled sacs perform an important function in your body. Situated between the bones and the tendons that make up a joint, bursae form a protective cushion that helps prevent friction as joints move. But like the bones … Read More

Of Pain and Purines: Lower Your Uric Acid to Ward Off Gout Flare-Ups

Jan 30, 2017 · Jim Black · Bones & Joints

Purines. Everybody has them, and nearly everyone consumes them. Purines are natural substances found in your body’s tissues and in a wide array of foods. Moreover, they’re the precursors to uric acid, which forms when your body metabolizes purines. Just as a heart attack may result from high cholesterol and … Read More

Gluten-Free Diet for Osteoporosis? If You Have Osteoporosis, You May Have Celiac Disease and Not Know It!

Jan 17, 2017 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

In the West, one out of every 100 people has celiac disease. But if you have osteoporosis, your chances of having celiac are much higher. The problem is, most people with celiac disease have never been diagnosed and don’t even know they have it. Osteoporosis is often undiagnosed and untreated, … Read More

Newly Discovered Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits

Jan 17, 2017 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Adding antioxidant supplements, particularly alpha lipoic acid, to calcium and vitamin D seems to increase bone mineral density more than calcium and vitamin D alone, according to a group of Italian researchers investigating alpha lipoic acid benefits. A recent study published in Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology found that … Read More

Scoliosis Pain Can Strike Older Adults

Jan 13, 2017 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Scoliosis—a condition that causes the spine to form an unnatural curve and/or twist—is most common in childhood, tending to develop just before puberty. But the condition also can be a problem for adults, who can suffer from troublesome scoliosis pain and stiffness in the lower back. Adults with scoliosis may … Read More

Psoriatic Arthritis Causes and Symptoms

Jan 6, 2017 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Bones & Joints

In the vast majority of people with psoriasis, the skin disease precedes the arthritis, but 10 to 15 percent of people will have both skin and joint symptoms. Having the skin disease does not guarantee that you’ll develop psoriatic arthritis; in fact, only 15 percent of people with psoriasis are … Read More

Bones & Joints

Enter Your Login Credentials