Osteoarthritis of the spine specifically affects the facet joints, which are the bones that connect the spine, as well as the ligaments and cartilage between the spinal bones that make up the spine.

WebMD looks at spinal osteoarthritis, including the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this painful back and neck condition.

This can further increase joint discomfort. In Osteoarthritis, there is a breakdown of cartilage between joints. This can be ...

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and can occur in almost any joint in the body.

Upper back pain between the shoulder blades has many potential causes, including stress, injury, muscle strain, and underlying conditions. Learn more here.

Researchers review existing evidence on the association between estrogen, osteoarthritis, and lower back pain.

Objectives (1) To determine the prevalence of spine and upper limb osteoarthritis (OA) and pain in retired Olympians; (2) identify risk factors associated with their occurrence and (3) compare with a ...

As CMS gears up to implement its new Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction model, one orthopedic surgeon is not too concerned about its day-to-day impact on the addition of prior authorization ...

Subchondral sclerosis is the hardening of the tip of a bone just below the cartilage. It shows up in the later stages of osteoarthritis. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Commission on Safety and ...