Cartilage

Age is a primary cause for knee and hip replacement surgeries. As we get older, our joints naturally become more susceptible to breakdowns in cartilage and a loss of bone density. Osteoarthritis, sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease is an abnormal medical condition that causes deterioration, pain, swelling or stiffness of bones and joints. Although osteoarthritis affects all age groups, the condition is seen most often in the older population. This could be for various reasons.…

Osteoarthritis is a disease of joints that means they do not move as smoothly as they should be, due to the thinning of the cartilage [1]. This disease mostly affects people over the age of 65, and it is estimated that 2.46 million people suffer from osteoarthritis in England alone, just of the hip joint. Osteoarthritis causes a lot of pain to the patient and a loss of mobility due to the damaged joint. It has been found that joint replacement offers significant pain relief and improvement in…

In the United States, united or conjoined twins have been referred to as Siamese twins, after the conjoined brothers Chang and Eng Bunker of Mekong Valley, Siam, who were joined at the chest by a a piece of cartilage (Cunningham. (2014)) Conjoined twins are formed in early embryo when an incomplete embryonic division occurs forming two individuals. (Creasy, R. (2014))Although two fetuses will develop from this embryo, they will remain physically connected. Most…

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Hammer toes is a condition in which one or more of your toes is permanently flexed. CAUSES This condition happens when a muscle imbalance or abnormal bone length makes your small toes buckle. This causes the toe joint to contract and the strong cord-like bands that attach muscles to the bones (tendons) in your toes to shorten. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people who: SYMPTOMS Common symptoms of this condition include: • A buildup of skin cells (corns).…

The Musculoskeletal System Introduction Like the other systems of the body, the musculoskeletal system provides an important function for the human body. It is perhaps one of the most important of the systems in that muscles, bones and joints provide the mechanisms for movement that facilitates the continuance of life processes, as well as the movements that make for an enjoyable life experience. Without the musculoskeletal system, which is comprised of bones, joints and muscles there would be…

Researchers have discovered the genetics behind lizards growing their tails back when they fall off. Scientist have studied the ‘green anole lizard’ who loses its tail when caught by a predator. Once it loses its tail the lizard can regenerate it. Researchers have discovered that green anole lizards turn on 326 genes when regenerating their tails. This includes genes involved in embryonic development which is a response wound healing. Regeneration also doesn't happen quickly; lizards take…

are. But get this, every time we hunt or kill an animal we are putting them at risk of going extinct ( Animals won't ever live on this world again.) Hammerhead sharks are most endanger of being by catch or over consumption of their meat, fins and cartilage and also commercial fishing.Commercial shark-finning is a practice where sharks are caught and their fins are cut off, then the body of the shark is discarded. Defining a hammer head happens to about 100 million or more sharks around the…

The only notable finding from the patient’s peripheral laboratory data (CBC, chemistry) is a creatinine of 2.1 mg/dL. What is the best treatment for this patient? A. Colchicine B. Indomethacin C. Intra-articular methylprednisone D. Morphine E. Surgical irrigation and debridement Answer Choice “C” is the best answer. This patient has acute pseudogout which has the same treatment as acute gout. Colchicine and indomethacin are the mainstays of pharmacotherapy but are contraindicated in patients…

will efficiently soothe pain in several weeks. Its main ingredient is gelatin, which can be of great help in the case of rheumatism, joint pain, and arthritis, especially in elderly people. This animal product is the base of the tendons, bone, and cartilage, and is obtained by the collagen hydrolysis . Gelatin is also consumed in foods like dairy, meat, jellies, and even gummy candy, under the name E441.…