The word arthritis means joint inflammation. It is also known as rheumatic disease. No, there is no cure.
Researchers continue to try to unravel the mysteries of arthritis while finding new treatments.
It is hoped that one day there will be a cure for arthritis. Yet, there are many ways to manage or control arthritis and slow its course of degenerative changes. There are over 100 different types of arthritis. The most common form is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease.