Without prompt treatment, the inflammation damages the cartilage and other tissues, potentially causing grinding or crunching ...

A person with widespread or severe arthritis may hear clicking or popping sounds in their sternum as cartilage in the area ... may also spread to the arms and neck. Stress and anxiety can cause ...

“MMP-13 inhibitors might be useful in halting cartilage erosion in osteoarthritis,” claims Christopher Little, Director of the Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Laboratories, The ...