Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is an inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, generally accompanied by an increase in the fluid in the joints. Arthritis is a disabling and occasionally crippling disease afflicting almost 40 million Americans. Although the prevalence of and pain associated with arthritis increases with age, all people from infancy to middle age have the potential to have the disease. Because the feet have 33 joints that can be afflicted by arthritis, and there is no way…

Abstract: Musculoskeletal dysfunctions such as osteoarthritis and low back pain are commonly seen among transfemoral amputees (TFAs), and are considered as secondary disabilities among amputees. The amputation surgery changes the biomechanics of transfemoral amputees abruptly. It is not unusual that the gait deviation in TFAs is commonly observed and the primary cause is muscle weakness. The amputation leads to the loss of muscle distal insertion sites and the change of muscle’s moment arm, thus…

Degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis) is a breakdown of cartilage inside a joint. Common symptoms of Osteoarthritis are stiffness, pain and joint dysfunction (Better Health Channel, 2016, para. 5). Glucosamine is an effective treatment for Osteoarthritis (Arthritis Research, 2005, para. 3). The double-blind randomized clinical trial (RCT) conducted by Hamid Reza Arti and Mohammad Ebrahim Azemi in 2012 drew attention to Alendronate. Alendronate is known to have healing properties and…

Tens of millions of people live with non-communicable diseases everyday of their lives. Some are born with them, and others contract them over a period of time for various reasons. One of the most common non-communicable diseases that are contracted over a period of time is called Arthritis. Arthritis is a disease of inflammation of one ore more of your joints. The symptoms that come along with it are joint pain, stiffness, and sharp or aching pain. Though, the pain you feel from arthritis will…

diarthrosis. The SC joint has multi-axial movement, allowing the clavicle to move on all planes. It is a strong joint well protected by a supporting network of ligaments. Problems most commonly found in this joint are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Gout. Osteoarthritis (OA) is most often considered to be a disorder of the aging population. It is most common in the weight bearing joints of the body, but is also found in areas of the body where the joint has suffered a prior…

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that leads to stiffness and ache within the joints. On the other hand, osteoarthritis involves deterioration of the cartilage surrounding the joint. Osteoarthritis is rather normal among men and women of their mid forties and above. One other usual rationale for joint suffering is bursitis. Bursitis means the infection or the swelling of the bursae. Similarly, there…

The Pros and Cons of Joint Injuries, Joint Trauma, and Joint Conditions Treated with Cortisone Should osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis and other joint conditions be treated with cortisone, and to what extent should treatment take place? Skeletal problems are intertwined in treatment before cortisone treatments are administered. There are several treatments besides cortisone, such as massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, and natural remedies. One can measure quality by how safe it is…

famous autoimmune disorder additionally impacts the tissues determined concerning the body, including the center, lungs, muscle groups, blood vessels, and dermis. Osteoarthritis is related to the development of bone spurs and the discount of cartilage placed at the joint, which is as an alternative painful. When a sufferer suffers osteoarthritis, cartilage begins to break down more commonly within the joints located in the neck, knees, diminish again, hips, and…

causes rubbing to occur which then leads to sharp pain. This disease affects 80% of people over the age of 75 and it is highly prevalent among those over 60. Women experience OA more than men and the location of Osteoarthritis varies by racial group. An example of this is that hip Osteoarthritis is more common in Europeans than in Asians but OA in the knee area is less common for Europeans than for Asians. There are many causes for this…

2. Discussion: Pathophysiology How hip implant is engineered An artificial hip is also referred to as a prosthesis. A prosthesis is a mechanical device that is designed to replace a biological part of the body. Each hip implant is made up two main parts: the Acetabular component or socket replaces the acetabulum. The acetabular component is made of a metal shell with the plastic inner that provides the bearing surface. The plastic used is so tough and slick. The femoral component the stem…