uhnresearch.ca Objectives We recently identified microRNA-181a-5p (miR-181a-5p) as a critical mediator involved in the destruction of lumbar facet joint (FJ) cartilage. In this study, we tested if ...

Joint pain and stiffness are common complaints among older adults, with conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and general wear-and-tear becoming more prevalent with age. According ...

"Well, it was a stress fracture in my L4 and L5 that wasn’t recovering, and then the facet joints also like they were inflamed all the time so every time I was doing exercises, I had to stop ...

Common indicators include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, warmth, limited range of motion, tenderness, and joints that may appear enlarged or more prominent. Additionally, you may notice ...

Gout arthritis (GA) is a common and curable type of inflammatory arthritis that has been attributed to a combination of genetic, environmental and metabolic factors. Chronic deposition of monosodium ...

The pathophysiology is difficult to understand. Especially the relative contribution of the intrinsic subtalar ligaments in the stability of the subtalar joint is still controversial. Diagnosis is ...