Bone spurs, often referred to as osteophytes, are smooth, bony outgrowths that develop over time along the edges of bones, typically in joints or along the spine. Although they are a natural part of ...

Bone tuberculosis, a serious form of Tuberculosis, occurs when Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria spread from the lungs to the bones through the bloodstream. Though relatively rare, delayed diagnosis ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Not all joint pain is ...

You may associate bone spurs with sharp, painful growths protruding from bones. In reality, bone spurs, medically known as osteophytes, are smooth, hard bony projections that develop along the edges ...

Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are two types of infections usually caused by bacteria that affect your musculoskeletal system. Septic arthritis is an infection of the lining and fluid of one or ...

If you feel like you’ve just been kicked in the bottom of your heel, but turn around to see nobody there, you may be experiencing an issue with your Achilles tendon or plantar fascia. Ever since the ...

Teeth and bones are among the hardest structures in the human body, but certain inherited conditions can rob them of that strength. One of them is hypophosphatasia (HPP), a rare, lifelong genetic bone ...

Paget disease of the bone and osteoporosis have some similarities. Both conditions can develop without causing symptoms and increase your risk of fractures. Osteoporosis occurs when your bones lose ...

Menopause joint pain, also known as menopausal arthralgia, is a common symptom experienced by people during the menopausal transition. Menopausal arthralgia can affect various joints, including the ...

It’s a training roadblock that you’ve heard, or maybe experienced, time and time again – a runner suffering from pain in their leg. Unsurprisingly, thanks to the high-impact nature of our favourite ...

If hip pain has you sidelined, follow this roadmap to spot the problem, treat the issue, and come back to running stronger.