Hip and knee pain often stem from arthritis, a condition affecting over 100 types, with osteoarthritis being most common.

A pioneering blood test has been devised which could save millions from the agony of painful joints. Diagnosing arthritis early is crucial as it could allow patients to receive vital lifestyle advice ...

June 3, 2006 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an enzyme-linked immunoassay for determining fecal calprotectin concentrations for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Crohn's ...

(Reuters Health) - Two simple tests that can be done in a doctor’s office may be able to rule in or out a painful hip condition that is usually hard to diagnose without magnetic resonance imaging (MRI ...

Introduction The hip is the second most common area for injury in collegiate athletes and may account for 2–5% of all sports injuries. Hip and groin pain in the athlete has long been associated with ...

People should contact a doctor about hip pain that affects sleep or daily activities or lasts longer than 2 weeks. People with severe pain, difficulty walking, or loss of feeling should seek emergency ...