Having one leg shorter than the other may increase a person's risk of developing arthritis in a knee or hip, according to a study presented today at the American College of Rheumatology's 2006 annual ...

Midfoot arthritis occurs when the cartilage between the bones of the middle of the foot wears away over time. As a result, bone on bone contact takes place, which often results in discomfort, ...

Hip and leg pain can make it difficult and painful to take part in daily activities. There are many possible causes of hip and leg pain. Some causes are temporary, whereas others can be long term.

It's normal for children and adults to have a small difference between the length of their legs, but at what point is it considered a problem? "Leg length discrepancy is when an individual's two legs ...

Your hip is your largest ball-and-socket joint. When the tendons that attach the muscles to your thigh bone become inflamed or irritated from overuse or injury, they can cause aches and swelling in ...

Bow legs (also known as "genu varum") occur when a person's legs bend outward and don't touch at the knees, even if their feet and ankles remain together. If left undiagnosed in childhood, bow legs ...

Pain in the back of the knee when straightening the leg is called posterior knee pain. Finding the cause can be difficult as it can come from problems with the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, ...

Common causes of pain above your knee include quadricep or hamstring tendonitis, arthritis, and knee bursitis. Your knee is the largest joint in your body, formed where your femur and tibia meet.