Arthritis

Introduction 2.2 million Americans depend on a wheelchair to carry out daily tasks and for general mobility [1]. People are independent by nature, and constantly on the move. Able-bodied individuals can be mobile easily and can walk to their destinations without giving it much thought. However, wheelchair-bound individuals cannot be so easily mobile and they must plan ahead of time and understand the accessibility of a building or place before accessing it. Despite their limited mobility,…

Overview Tendinitis is a condition in which the tissue that connects the muscles to the adjacent bones becomes irritated or inflamed. It can occur in any location of the body, but it is most frequently seen in the tendons of the knees, heels, elbows, shoulders, and wrists. The more common types of tendinitis include golfer’s elbow, pitcher’s shoulder, jumper’s knee, tennis elbow, and swimmer’s shoulder. Severe tendinitis can eventually lead to a ruptured tendon. Tendinitis sometimes manifests…

Sciatica is a medical condition that causes sciatic nerve pain along the nerves in the lower back, lower legs and bottom. It is one of the longest nerves in the body, so it stretches from the back to each leg. Normally, this nerve is responsible for the sensations felt through the feet, thighs and legs. Unfortunately, this medical condition is fairly common, so many people in Jacksonville, Florida are likely to experience at some point. It is difficult to get a diagnosis because this…

diagnosed the woman with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is considered one of the most globally prevalent rheumatoid disorders (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2014a). This specific type of arthritis is an asymmetric, metabolic disorder of the synovial joints and articular cartilage. According to Porth (2015), clients diagnosed with osteoarthritis will manifest symptoms such as restricted range of motion along with pain, and a possible…

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease causing the destruction of extracellular space, mainly that of the joints (154). Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory process occurring in the periodontal crevice that is considered a mini joint, in a fluid filled compartment adjacent to the bone (155). Thus both disorders are chronic inflammatory processes occurring in a fluid filled tissue adjacent to the bone, which is then gradually eroded. An association between periodontitis and rheumatoid…

no way to prevent arthritis. To prevent rheumatoid arthritis is to reduce your risk and delay the potential of certain types of arthritis. If your joints are healthy you can maintain mobility and function to avoid the pain and disability associated with arthritis. Also to get prevent rheumatoid arthritis get tested early, Increase estrogen, don’t smoke, boost your vitamin d , limit your caffeine, eat more fish, and avoid environmental toxins. The treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is that there…

RA_hand_deformity As a victim of both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis I was delighted at the news that sufferers now have fresh hope of something that will answer their needs. The news has been published that some after patients - given a revolutionary new electronic implant - were effectively cured of the dreadful condition. It appears that the doctors concerned employed tiny pacemaker style devices which were embedded in the necks of severe rheumatoid arthritis patients - like myself - to…

According to Jones, Law, Maddison, Markland, & Thom (2013) many people understand the benefits of being physically active. For patients with Rheumatoid arthritis, there are numerous physiological and psychological advantages associated with an active lifestyle. Research shows that people with Rheumatoid Arthritis are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, cachexia, and multiple factors associated with osteoporosis. In order to reduce these medical issues, physical activity…

The thesis I have chosen to write about on a commonly held misconception is that cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis. I feel that everyone has, at some point in their lives heard the phrase “cracking your joints will give you arthritis”, even now that this misconception has been proven false many people still say this or believe it. Joint cracking can arise from the negative pressure pulling nitrogen gas into the joint, the sound can also arise from tendons snapping over tissues due…

ANESTHESIA: General endotracheal. COMPLICATIONS: None. ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: 250-mL. INDICATIONS: [Name] is a 76-year-old female with a long history of right hip pain, unresponsive to conservative therapy. She was diagnosed with right hip degenerative arthritis and was admitted, after failing conservative treatment, for operative evaluation. OPERATIVE PROCEDURE IN DETAIL: After informed consent was obtained, the patient was brought to the operating room and placed supine on the operating…