Find your condition
Arthritis is not a single condition, it’s an umbrella term covering more than 100 different medical conditions affecting the joints and musculoskeletal system. Some forms are very common, others are rare. Some develop gradually over time, others come on suddenly. Getting the right information about your specific condition is essential to understanding your treatment options and managing your health effectively.
A form of arthritis affecting the spine, causing pain and stiffness in the neck, back and pelvis.
Widespread pain, muscle stiffness and extreme fatigue — find out how to recognise and manage your symptoms.
A painful condition where crystals form in and around joints, causing sudden inflammation, redness and swelling.
An autoimmune condition causing arthritis in children. Understand the different types, symptoms and treatment options.
An autoimmune disease causing inflammation and pain in the spine and pelvis, often mistaken for general back pain.
The most common form of arthritis, affecting the whole joint. Learn about symptoms, treatment and staying active.
A form of inflammatory arthritis linked to the skin condition psoriasis, causing painful, stiff and swollen joints.
An autoimmune disease causing pain and swelling in the joints. Learn about diagnosis, treatment and living well.
Pain in the front of the knee around the kneecap, most common in teenagers. Find out more.
Skin damage to the hands and feet caused by cold temperatures. Learn how to recognise and treat chilblains.
A rare inflammatory bone disease that can occur throughout the body. Learn about CRMO, its symptoms and treatment.
A form of arthritis where tendons and ligaments around the spine harden and calcify over time.
A hereditary condition causing episodes of fever, joint pain and abdominal pain, most common in people of Mediterranean ancestry.
An autoimmune disease causing inflammation of blood vessels, particularly around the temples. Around 1,000 Australians are diagnosed annually.
Common leg pains affecting otherwise healthy children. Find out what causes growing pains and when to seek advice.
A condition caused by iron build-up in the body that can damage organs and joints over time.
When unusually flexible joints across the body are associated with pain, it may be a hypermobility syndrome.
Joints that bend further than normal — find out when joint hypermobility requires treatment and what to do.
A rare condition causing inflammation of the skin and muscles in children. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
An inflammatory skin disease causing hardening and discolouration of the skin, most commonly seen in children.
An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissues. Understand lupus, its symptoms and management.
A condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulders, neck and hips. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Joint inflammation triggered by an infection elsewhere in the body. Find out about causes and treatment options.
A mosquito-borne infection causing joint inflammation and pain. Learn about symptoms and management in Australia.
A connective tissue disease causing the skin to harden. Symptoms vary depending on which parts of the body are involved.
A painful heel condition caused by a growth mismatch in children, most common in those aged 8–12.
An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissues. Learn about symptoms and how it’s managed.
An umbrella term for types of arthritis that commonly affect the spine. Find out about symptoms and management.