What arthritis and rheumatology terms should I know?

Living With Arthritis's plain-English glossary covers 110+ terms across rheumatology, musculoskeletal medicine, treatment, imaging, benefits and self-management — from DMARDs and biologics through DAS28, HLA-B27, sarcopenia and frailty. Every term is medically reviewed and linked to related conditions and guides so you can quickly understand your diagnosis, appointment letters or research articles.

Last updated 2026-07-04. This is general information, not a substitute for personalised medical advice.