Knee arthritis could become easier to detect and diagnose thanks to a new test involving the lubricating fluid inside the joint. A new study shows that arthritis of the knee often is diagnosed in its ...

If a person experiences joint pain and tests positive for an antinuclear antibody (ANA) test, this may suggest the presence of an underlying condition causing joint problems and discomfort. An ANA ...

The FDA has approved a new diagnostic tool to help determine whether swelling around a prosthetic joint replacement is being caused by an infection. The Synovasure test kit—manufactured by CD ...

The recently FDA-authorized alpha-defensin lateral flow test is a highly accurate, ten-minute test for diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) - a serious and costly complication of total ...

Septic arthritic is considered a medical emergency because it can cause serious joint damage and can be fatal if not treated early. Septic arthritis is inflammation to your joint fluid and joint ...

A team at the University of Cambridge has shown how, in osteoarthritis patients, the viscous lubricant that ordinarily allows our joints to move smoothly triggers a pain response from nerve cells ...

Transient synovitis and septic arthritis both affect the legs or hips and typically occur in children. One resolves on its own, but the other can be life threatening. Transient synovitis, also called ...

Hemarthrosis is a condition characterized by an artery bleeding in a joint cavity where two bones meet. It's common following an injury or in people who suffer from bleeding disorders like hemophilia.

Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...