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Arthritis Articles

• Arthritis Defined
• Arthritis Causes and Risk Factors
• Arthritis Symptoms and Diagnosis
• Arthritis Treatment and Research
• Arthritis Frequently Asked Questions

Arthritis Videos

• Arthritis How Exercise Can Help [3 min 2 sec]
• Living with Gout [4 min 14 sec]
• Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis [3 min 21 sec]
• Arthritis Using Assistive Devices [1 min 18 sec]

Arthritis Words to Know

• Autoimmune disorder: A condition in which the body's immune system attacks some part of the body and treats it as if it were a foreign invader.
• Cartilage: Tough, elastic tissue that covers and protects the ends of bones.
• Immune system: A network of organs, tissues, cells, and chemicals that protects the body from foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses.
• Joint: A structure holding two or more bones together.
• Synovial fluid: A fluid produced by the synovial membranes in a joint that lubricates the movement of the bones in the joint.
• Synovial membrane: A thin tissue that covers the inside surface of a joint.