Osteoarthritis

to damage essential components of our body like skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. It is a situation, which happens when the immune system of one’s body starts attacking its own tissues. The rheumatoid arthritis is a bit different from osteoarthritis in the fact it starts impacting the lining of one’s joints along with a disastrous swelling which in turn leads to bone erosion and joint deformity. Finally it is justified to mention that it can cause physical disabilities as well (Becker,…

Osteoarthrosis(OA), is a type of joint disease that results from the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.[1] The most commonly involved joints are those near the ends of the fingers, at the base of the thumb, neck, lower back, knees, and hips. Joints on one side of the body are often more affected than those on the other. It can affect work and normal daily activities. Unlike other types of arthritis, only the joints are typically affected.[2] This popularity in applying…

fasciosis as inflammation in this condition plays a very small role. The symptoms and signs are considered and based on that diagnosis are done with ultrasound. The symptoms are similar in other conditions as well including ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, reactive arthritis, and heel pad syndrome.…

Hip replacement surgery is performed to replace the hip joint by the prosthetic implant. The replacement can be either partial or total, based on the specifications of the condition of the patient. The surgery is performed for the patients, who suffer from the conditions like arthritis pain or treatment for the hip fracture and for the replacement of the femoral head and acetabulum head. And in the place of these heads, a new socket or a ball will be placed as a prosthesis or an implant. Hip…

of adults with this chronic condition are limited in the work they can do which results in up to $156 billion in lost wages and medical expenses annually. Types of Arthritis There are over 100 types of arthritis, but the most common forms are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, childhood arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. In general, arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints and connective tissue, the immune system, and in some cases, internal organs. …

Inflammation is a normal response to injury, infection, or irritation of living tissue. Redness, tenderness, pain and swelling of the affected area re characteristics of the inflammation process. Minor inflammations may occur as the result of a break in the skin. The more severe forms of inflammation are usually associated with rheumatic disorders such as arthritis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce inflammation but are not related to steroids which also reduce inflammation.…

outpatient balance training following total knee replacement in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation 2015, Vol. 29 Issue 9, p855-867 PURPOSE: The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the correlations between improved balance after postoperative rehabilitation with postoperative functional from patients with knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis. Using patients’ responses to early stages of physical therapy, researchers…

Group I, Category 44 Insufficient Medical Documentation to Determine Impairment Severity ISSUE There is insufficient evidence regarding the claimant’s physical condition to complete the Sequential Evaluation of Disability. CASE DISCUSSION & POLICY ANALYSIS (INCLUDING SPECIFIC REFERENCES) This 59- year old claimant is filing a concurrent claim alleging disability due to arthritis in the knees, a herniated disc, scoliosis, and arthritis in the back, tendonitis in left foot, urinary…

In Perthes disease, the resultant femoral head deformity may lead to abnormal mechanical function of the hip. The morphology of the proximal femur after healed Perthes disease is the single most important factor predicting the long-term outcome. [9, 14, 20] Typically, the deformities include a high-riding greater trochanter, a short femoral neck, and an aspherical femoral head-neck junction. Complex deformities of the proximal femur can cause both intra-articular and extra-articular…

This herb can be seen often in our kitchen. We all are aware of the uses of ginger. This herb is beneficial for curing various types of knee issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint and muscle pain etc. Sonth acts as a pain reliever, joint mobility enhancer, reduces swelling to a considerable extent, antibiotic and lessens muscle stiffness which one experiences mostly during morning time. Ashwagandha Just a tea…