What do we have in common with fish, besides being vertebrates? The types of joints we (and most vertebrates) share most likely originated from the same common ancestor. But it’s not a feature that we ...

Wear and tear from use and injuries can make joints click and clack, but a UVA kinesiology professor says “keep moving.” ...

Joint pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. It can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain, significantly impacting one’s quality of life. Understanding ...

Synovial joints, the lubricated cavity that lets the bones in our shoulders, knees, and elbows slide smoothly against each other, provide freedom of movement to all vertebrates. Scientists have known ...

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...