Sometimes called "wear-and-tear" arthritis, osteoarthritis is a common condition that many people develop during middle age or older. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Synovial chondromatosis is a rare, benign (noncancerous) condition that involves the synovium -- the thin layer of tissue that lines the joints. Synovial chondromatosis can arise in any joint in the body, but most commonly occurs in the knee.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Distal radius fractures are very common. In fact, the radius is the most commonly broken bone in the arm. Treatment depends on many factors, such as the nature of the fracture, your age, and your activity level.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Most people are familiar with many of the benefits of exercise, such as reducing the risk for heart disease and stroke, and preventing obesity. Perhaps not as well understood is the importance of regular physical activity in building and maintaining healthy bones.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Developing a higher peak bone mass when you are young will better protect you against osteoporosis and related fractures later in life. There are things you can do at every stage of life to help build bone mass, including making sure you get enough calcium and Vitamin D.| orthoinfo.aaos.org