Losing weight might slow down the degeneration of cartilage in your knees, according to a new study.

Due for a joint replacement soon? Weight loss surgery first could save you money and improve the results of your joint replacement.

The impact of being overweight has far reaching health implications — implications that may be taking a toll at an earlier age.

Osteoarthritis, known as “wear and tear” arthritis, affects more than 20 million people in the US. Avoiding undue stress on your joints early on makes a huge difference in old age.   

One major consideration when undergoing knee replacement surgery is whether the new knee will actually be an improvement over the original knee.

A hip or knee replacement may rid you of your arthritis pain. But you may also run the risk of infection after surgery.