When we hear the word ‘arthritis’, most of us think of someone much older and frailer than us. But arthritis can affect people of all ages, including children. This common condition causes joint pain, inflammation, stiffness and limited movement, and can significantly impact quality of life. We speak to Dr Fiona Watt, associate professor and consultant rheumatologist at the University of Oxford and spokesperson for Versus Arthritis, who reveals which groups are at risk and why, describes preventative measures and discusses exciting medical developments that, incredibly, could reverse joint damage…
What is arthritis?
Arthritis isn’t a single condition. There are several different types, but the main ones are osteoarthritis, which affects almost nine million people in the UK, and rheumatoid arthritis, which affects around 400,000. They may sound the same,…
