Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology

Arthritis

What does Arthritis mean?

Inflammation or structural disease of a joint causing pain, swelling, stiffness or reduced movement.

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This is a plain-language Healthway explanation, not an individual diagnosis. The meaning of a term can change with the clinical context in which it appears.