Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Those two main types can severely damage the many joints in the body in a variety of ways. Osteoarthritis is when the joint cartilage is just naturally torn from a hardworking person. The hard slick coating that is found on the ends of bones in the body is usually what tears. If the torn cartilage is not found and treated early enough, the damage done can cause bone grinding, which results in pain and restricted movement. Rheumatoid Arthritis is where…
Patellofemoral Syndrome (PS) or Runners Knee. There are actually a few different causes of Patellofemoral Syndrome. One cause is strained tendons from inadequate stretching and irritated soft tissue around the patella. Another is the wearing down of the cartilage on the knee cap from vigorous activities. Some symptoms of the syndrome are a dull pain around the front of the knee cap, and pain while walking up and down the stair, sitting, or squatting. The main reason athletes get…
softens areas of cartilage and skin to achieve the desired results. In some instances, Dr. Trupiano trims the cartilage, shaping it into a more natural-looking profile. He then secures the cartilage back into place with internal, non-removable stitches. Ear Pinning Procedure For correction of ears that stick out from the head, Dr. Trupiano uses a surgical procedure to form or increase the antihelical fold located slightly inside ear rim, as well as reducing any enlarged conchal cartilage located…
1. Describe Ossification during Fetal Development. During the fetal development the first stage of the “bones” is cartilage which resembles bones but is more flexible due to the lack of calcium salts as it develops calcium salts are deposit into it all through until after it is born to life. As a result, the process of gradual replacement of immature bone cells and calcium deposits is called Ossification. 2. What are the roles of Osteoclasts in bone formation? The roles of Osteoclasts in bone…
function. In our ankles, the bones and cartilage can break down, causing major discomfort and pain. The most major cause of this is ankle arthritis, when the gliding surface of the talus bone is worn down, and no longer has a smooth surface for joint motion. The ensuing friction between the talus bone and the fibula and tibia bones causes the discomfort and pain. While this isn’t a reversible problem, it is treatable. By replacing the surface of the bone and the cartilage with a metal and…
Before we get started, lets take a second to break down the meaning of this disease. The prefix is “–osteo”, meaning bone and the root word is “–chondr”, which means cartilage. Can you guess what disease is being talked about? If you guessed Osteochondroma, you are correct. The following paper will discuss the cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this disease. Osteochondroma is a disease within the bone that is the growth of a benign tumor. The growth begins during childhood or…
ligaments. If you look at the shape of the articular surfaces, you will see that the rounded condyles of the femur sit on the flat surfaces on the condyles of the tibia. Two crescent-shaped cartilages act as wedges, deepening the surface of the tibia to receive the femoral condyles. These are the menisci, the cartilages which get torn in certain injuries to the knee. The outside of the capsule is strengthened by ligaments and also by the powerful quadriceps muscle which forms the front of the…
Torn Meniscus Stop! That is what happens to an athlete who has torn his or her meniscus. This represents one of the most common knee injuries (Mayo Clinic Staff). It affects 61 in 100,000 people per year (“Meniscal Injuries”). A torn meniscus often happens to athletes, it is a knee injury that can be treated and fully recovered in just a couple of months with the correct medical attention. What is a meniscus tear? What may be the causes of a torn meniscus? How does one know if they have…
Enchondroma is a type of noncancerous bone tumor that begins in the cartilage. While these tumors are not frequently cancerous, they can still lead to deformity and fractures of large or small long bones. Although the cause of enchondromas are unknown, the tumors may be either from an overgrowth of cartilage that lines the ends of the bones or a persistent growth of original, embryonic cartilage. Enchondromas can affect anyone but specifically affects patients between the ages of 10 to 20 years…
an infectious disorder. Nevertheless essentially the most customary rationale of joint ache at present is arthritis. This is a situation that outcome from the infection of the joints accordingly of the wearing down of the cartilage within the joints. Wear and tear of cartilage is a ordinary effect of day-to-day events. Osteoarthritis is extra…