Arthritis & Arthrosis

Unfortunately, arthritis can stop us from doing the things we love. But although there is no cure, there are various ways to slow its progression and lessen the pain, getting you back to the things that matter. Equip yourself with the knowledge on how to manage osteoarthritis and live your life to the fullest!

illustration of a handful of spine vertebrae. The image depicts blue cartilage with some orange wear and tear around the facet joints, indicating spondyloarthritis

Spondyloarthritis - Arthritis of the Spine

The vertebral column is crucial for maintaining good posture and facilitating movement. Wear and tear of the cartilage within the vertebral joints can lead to sharp pain and severely restricted mob...

Illustration of the hand and wrist. The cartilage is blue with some red spots, indicating osteoarthritis degeneration

Wrist Osteoarthritis - Arthritis in the Wrist Joint

The wrist joint is a complex structure that connects our hand to the forearm bone. It facilitates the transfer of power from the forearm muscles and allows us to perform complex movements like writ...

illustration of the skeletal knee. There is redness in the cartilage, indicating osteoarthritis pain and degeneration.

Knee Osteoarthritis (Gonarthosis)

Knee Osteoarthritis (medically known as Gonarthrosis) is damage to the cartilage inside the knee joint. It is irreversible and can significantly restrict one’s mobility. It is usually accompanied b...

Arthritis In the Knee

Arthritis In the Knee

Arthritis in the knee, or knee osteoarthritis, is a condition caused by long-term wear and tear of the knee joint cartilage. It affects 20-40% of people over the age of 60 who experience knee pain....

illustration of the skeletal foot. There is a round image overtop zooming in on the thumb joint, which is red with irritation, indicating hallux rigidus

Hallux Rigidus - Arthritis of the Big Toe

Our feet provide a strong foundation and support daily movements like walking, running and jumping. Long term wear and tear can lead to arthritis in the big toe joint.This is often referred to as H...

illustration of the skeletal pelvis in grey and light blue. The hip cartilage on the left side is coarser than that on the right, indicating arthritis wear and tear

Hip Arthritis: Osteoarthritis of the Hip Joint

The hip joint connects the pelvis to the upper femur (upper leg bone). This joint facilitates the transfer of power from the upper body to the lower body, allowing movement. Long-term degeneration ...

Illustration of the skeletal ankle. The image shows light blue cartilage with a red spot, indicating arthritis wear and tear

Ankle Arthritis

Trauma from accidents or sports-related injuries can lead to the development of ankle arthritis. A patient suffering from this condition will experience pain while performing basic ankle movements,...

illustration of the skeletal shoulder. It depicts blue cartilage in the shoulder joint with some redness over it, indicating degeneration from shoulder arthritis.

Shoulder Osteoarthritis

Shoulder osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative disease. The damage is irreversible and generally progresses with time and age. Based on the root of the disease, there are two distinct types:...

illustration of the skeletal wrist and thumb. Over the ilustration are round images depicting cartilage degeneration. Over the bottom of the thumb is an orange circle, indicating a painful area.

Arthritis of the Thumb

Arthritis of the thumb can also occur due to injury, usually wrist fractures or sports. However, this is relatively uncommon. Genetics and body type are the most common factors, and the condition i...