Osteoarthritis

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. It is not contagious,yet is the most common autoimmune disease in the United states, affecting as many as (7.5) million Americans. Psoriasis has been linked to other serious health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and depression. About 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic…

Muscle can be damaged whether it be from sports injuries or other accidents. When this muscle damage occurs, the body responds accordingly in order to regenerate this lost or injured muscle. There are three main steps that are necessary in order for this renewal to occur. These steps include inflammation, revascularization/satellite cell differentiation, and innervation. (Grounds, 2011) This paper will discuss the mechanisms the body uses in order to form regenerated skeletal muscle. Muscle…

Ulnocarpal Impaction Syndrome Ulnocarpal impaction syndrome is a condition in which tissue in the wrist (fibrocartilage) becomes damaged (impacted). This causes wrist pain on the side of the little finger (ulnar side). This often happens when one bone in the forearm (ulna) is longer than the other bone (radius). The ulna pushes against the wrist bones and pinches the fibrocartilage. If this condition is not treated, the fibrocartilage may eventually tear or wear away and become very painful.…

Psoriatic arthritis treatment has the goal of reducing pain, decreasing swelling, helping keep joint mobility and preventing further joint damage. The decision on the type of treatment used is usually made by the doctor based on the type of psoriatic arthritis (PA), how severe the condition is and the individual's reaction to treatment. With appropriate early diagnosis and psoriatic arthritis treatment something can be done to slow down the disease and try to preserve the health of the joints.…

Hip Bursitis Hip bursitis is inflammation of a fluid-filled sac (bursa) in the hip joint. The bursa protects the bones in the hip joint from rubbing against each other. This condition can cause mild to moderate pain, and symptoms often come and go over time. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: • Injury to the hip. • Overuse of the muscles surrounding the hip joint. • Arthritis or gout. • Diabetes. • Thyroid disease. • Cold weather. • Infection. In some…

Psoriatic arthritis: There are several treatments which treat symptoms of both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Generally, safest medication has been used firstly in psoriatic arthritis, using aggressive treatment only if the first treatment failed. Physician will suggest the drugs based on type of psoriatic arthritis, its severity and patient’s reaction to prescribed medication. Some drugs used to treat psoriatic arthritis are listed below: NSAIDS, corticosteroids, topical treatment, light…

Do You Need Arch Support? Diabetic neuropathy causes foot pain, but people without diabetes can experience foot pain from other conditions that benefit from arch support. Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, polio, muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, stroke, or inherited structural abnormality can all result in high arches, or Cavus foot, that benefit from high arch support. According to the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, one quarter of the bones in your body are in…

DOI: 12/12/2014. The patient is a 44-year-old male technician-supervisor who sustained a work-related injury to his low back after pushing/pulling boxes in back of truck. As per OMNI, he was diagnosed with low back strain, potential thigh/hip strain and unspecified arthropathy involving the pelvic region/thigh. Per operative report dated 12/07/15, the patient underwent right-sided L4-5 foraminal decompression with a right-sided L5-S1 microdiscectomy and the left-sided L4-5 decompression. MRI of…

Condition Definition Key Characteristics Helpful Nutrients/ Nutritional applications Beneficial Foods/Diets Lifestyle Changes References Notes Rheumatoid arthritis Chronic inflammation of the joints is called rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and it is an autoimmune disease. People with RA may go through phases lasting years sometimes where they have no symptoms at all. Joint Pain, Swelling and/or inflammation of joints and organs, Stiffness and redness at the joints Pain in hands, feet and…

The symptoms of arthritis affect millions of people each year. Multiple small joints that work together in the hand and wrist allow for a wide range of motion. When a person has hand and wrist arthritis, daily tasks may be painful and difficult to perform. Along with pain, the symptoms of hand and wrist arthritis are inflammation and stiffness. In the Huntington Beach area, finding the best treatment option will help in reducing the symptoms of hand and wrist arthritis. Finding a Specialist for…