Swelling and inflammation near a joint may be a sign of bursitis, a condition that involves buildup of liquid and inflammation in a bursa sac that cushions a joint. This condition has earned some interesting names over the years: housemaid’s knee, student’s elbow, and tailor’s bottom, to name
Joint Pain Caused by Arthritis Video Joints are present at every point in the body where two bones come together, and are instrumental in providing flexibility and producing movement in the body. In addition to flexibility, joints are responsible for creating stability and maintaining an
Leg pain can be intermittent or constant and can range from a dull ache to a searing, throbbing, or burning sensation. Numbness may be felt like a loss of sensation or a cold, icy feeling in one or more areas of the leg. Leg pain
Knee Anatomy The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body, and the joint most commonly affected by arthritis. Knowing about knee anatomy can help people understand how knee arthritis develops and sometimes causes pain. Knee Pain Causes video See Possible Causes of