Orthopedics and Physiotherapy

Arthritis

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. The most common symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The highly common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Other common rheumatic conditions related to arthritis comprises gout, fibromyalgia, and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 54.4 million adults in the United States have received a diagnosis of some form of arthritis. Of these, 23.7 million people have their activity reduced in some way by their condition. Arthritis is more common among adults aged 65 years or older, but it can affect people of all ages, including children.