Knee arthritis: Arthritis is problem where the cartilage between the bones of a joint wears away and bones come in direct contact with each other. From the two types of arthritis of the fingers are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis involves rapid degeneration of joint cartilage and mostly ...

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls or sports injuries. Another cause is osteoporosis, which causes weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, ...