Osteoarthritis

The patient is a 44-year-old individual who sustained an injury on 10/20/15 due to grabbing. She presented with a left wrist pain described as severe. A detailed examination of the upper extremities revealed tenderness over the median nerve at the wrist with a positive Tinel’s sign. There was tenderness over the ulnar nerve at the elbow with a positive Tinel’s sign. There was a diminished sensation primarily in the ring and small fingers. There was tenderness over the flexor carpi ulnaris…

Rhizotomy procedures are minimally invasive treatments used to treat facet joint pain. Facet joints are where the bones of the spine (vertebrae) meet and they allow your back to be flexible and enable you to bend and twist. Nerves exit the spinal cord through the facet joints to serve the rest of the body. When injury or age causes the cartilage of facet joints to deteriorate, the nerves can become compressed and the vertebrae can start to grind on one another. This causes pain. A rhizotomy…

function of the knee. Objectives: The purpose of our study is to certify correlation between parameters of implant position and postoperative clinical outcomes after kinematic alignment of TKA. Methods: We obtained all 32 patients with primary osteoarthritis who need surgical treatment. During operation we targeted tibial varus of 2 degree and femoral valgus of 2 degree on coronal plane, and neutral rotation on axial…

accurate description of abnormalities seen on X-ray. Systematically check the alignment of bone structures, joint spacing, integrity of bone cortex, medullary bone texture, and for abnormalities of any visible surrounding soft tissue structures. In Osteoarthritis look for LOSS: L-Loss of joint space O-Osteopyhtes S-Subcondral sclerosis S-Subchondral cysts X-Ray PNS Paranasal sinuses are air containing chambers surrounding the nasal cavity. Different Pathological conditions involving the…

In order for a synovial joint to perform its best it works as a team. After all we know that when you work with a team things get done a lot more efficiently and less work gets put on one single person. In this case the synovial joint is surrounded by the following structures: Tendons which attach our muscles to the bone, ligaments which attach bone to bone, Bursae, which are small sacs of extra synovial fluid that provide extra cushion and protection to the synovial joint. These structures help…

disease is not limited to just adults 65 and over but can occur in teens or children. In arthritis the joint is inflamed and this causes joint pain and limit of movement in the joint. There are around 100 types of arthritis, but two common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, due to the immune system trying to heal the joints there can be a loss in red blood cells and slight fevers this can cause joint deformation if not treated. Some forms of arthritis are…

In some cases, simple home interventions are enough to treat cervical disc disease, in which an abnormality in one or more discs that lie between the vertebrae cause neck pain. Often, though, it helps to see a physiotherapist that can treat abnormalities, show how to stretch as well as strengthen the neck as well as the vertebrae, improve a person’s posture, and prevent neck pain from recurring. The patients may also consider going to see a chiropractor. In the majority of people, certain…

We all love our pets, and in most cases they are considered a special part of the family. As a dog and cat owner myself I would do just about anything to ensure my pets are safe, healthy and happy. Unfortunately many dogs will suffer from some form of arthritis or joint pain. Don't lose hope because there are several inexpensive and effective ways, including glucosamine for dogs, to alleviate and help prevent the onset of dog arthritis and joint pain. If your dog shows signs like: hobbling, not…

Background: Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) implants show durable long-term benefit in wear and loosening. However patients become demanding for more intense physical and sports activities which could decrease implant durability. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of TKA patients to return to sports and the tolerance of sports activities on the mid term survivorship of the prosthesis. Study Design & Methods: : From January 2001 to January 2008, 500 patients received…

occurs in connections such as the shoulder or hip and is commonly caused by osteoarthritis but other factors can increase the risk. Some of these factors are rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis and avascular necrosis. To lower the risk of joint failure, a healthy body weight should be maintained through proper nutrition and a healthy exercise regimen. This will also reduce the risk of occurrence of osteoarthritis, the most common cause of joint failure however, it will not prevent its’…