The most prevalent form of arthritis that impacts children is juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This type of arthritis is very persistent and can affect joints in each part of the body. What happens is the synovium, which is the tissue lining the interior of the join, is accidentally targeted by the immune system. The synovium counteracts by creating more fluid than needs, leading to the inflammation, stiffness, and pain that is commonly associated with arthritis. Read more…