Arthritis

Advanced ankle arthritis, avascular osteonecrosis (AVN), and osteomyelitis (OM) of the ankle remain a surgical challenge in the foot and ankle arena with limited treatment options (64,62,61,52,42). The role of the talus within the ankle joint is of particular interest as it guides sagittal motion of the lower extremity (22). Multiple medical comorbidities including but not limited to autoimmune disease, trauma, avascular necrosis (42,52-54), or other idiopathic etiologies contribute to total…

volunteer organization called the Arthritis Foundation; this is a foundation that helps people suffering from the horrible disease called Arthritis. Arthritis is normally thought of as an old man’s disease but when researching about the company I learned that it can affect anyone at any age. The project that we helped this organization on was called the Jingle Bell Run; this run is the main money maker for this organization and takes place in December. Description: Arthritis isn’t seen as a…

is performed for the patients, who suffer from the conditions like arthritis pain or treatment for the hip fracture and for the replacement of the femoral head and acetabulum head. And in the place of these heads, a new socket or a ball will be placed as a prosthesis or an implant. Hip replacement surgery in Delhi is performed for the patients, who suffer from the following hip problems. When the person experiences severe arthritis found in the joint of the hip and progressively worsening day…

One place where artificial tissues or organs could make a difference is in arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that nearly 53 million individuals across the United States have a form of arthritis (Frequently Asked Questions). This number is expected to grow. Arthritis is a disease, inflammation, injury, or wear and tear in joints. Some forms of arthritis are caused by the wear and tear of cartilage, causing the bone to be exposed, causing…

risk of developing tendonitis. The following are some of the other risk factors: Poorly placed or abnormal joint or bone: Length differences in your legs or conditions such as arthritis in a joint can lead to soft tissue structure stress. Stress resulting from conditions such as gout, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,…

Osteoarthritis is known as degenerative joint disease. It is the most common form of arthritis. It is characterized as focal and gradual loss of hyaline cartilage and underlying structural changes. Osteoarthritis can be either localized or generalized from traumatic, metabolic and other medical relation of causes. Some Patients does not have specific inflammatory or metabolic condition associated with arthritis and do not have a history of specific injuries that can be considered primary…

activities which put pressure on knee joints gives painful sensations to a person. Knee pain can happen due to an injury in the knee or in the tissues surrounding it. 2. Causes of Knee Pain Common causes of people suffering from knee pain include arthritis, injury, gout or infections, gradual wear and tear of ligaments. With the aging of person the density of bone decreases which lead to pain in the joints. This problem happens more in women due to less content of calcium in their body. It…

support in the human body. Living in the fast pace society we do with many physical demands our joints are continuously being put under pressure and strain. This strain may not effect the body immediately but in the years to come many people develop arthritis and oesteoarthritis, or as what is commonly known today as joint pain. This long term pain only progresses as the years go by. Joint pain is the interference of the joint due to injury, disease, inflammation and irritation. This…

The medication Plaquenil has been prescribed for the treatment of various illnesses that include malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus. The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the side effects that can damage the visual system. Even though the side effects cover a broad range, the results on the illness that Plaquenil is prescribed for outweigh the side effects. The side effects will impact individuals in different ways, depending on the dosage and the length of time that…

With rheumatoid arthritis, stiffness and ache in the joints takes place. This famous autoimmune disorder additionally impacts the tissues determined concerning the body, including the center, lungs, muscle groups, blood vessels, and dermis. Osteoarthritis is related to the…