Rheumatoid arthritis

The pathophysiology of Carpal tunnel syndrome is the wrist bones that are known as the carpal bones and the ligament known as Transverse carpal make up the carpal tunnel. Compression or swelling of median nerve happens when the cover of the tendon gets inflamed or fibrosis block the passage through the carpal tunnel. Often cause by repetitive movement leading to numbness and tingling of fingers and forearm, wrist pain, weak grip and Tinel’s signs. Most often at night is when the symptoms…

Introduction 2.2 million Americans depend on a wheelchair to carry out daily tasks and for general mobility [1]. People are independent by nature, and constantly on the move. Able-bodied individuals can be mobile easily and can walk to their destinations without giving it much thought. However, wheelchair-bound individuals cannot be so easily mobile and they must plan ahead of time and understand the accessibility of a building or place before accessing it. Despite their limited mobility,…

Overview Tendinitis is a condition in which the tissue that connects the muscles to the adjacent bones becomes irritated or inflamed. It can occur in any location of the body, but it is most frequently seen in the tendons of the knees, heels, elbows, shoulders, and wrists. The more common types of tendinitis include golfer’s elbow, pitcher’s shoulder, jumper’s knee, tennis elbow, and swimmer’s shoulder. Severe tendinitis can eventually lead to a ruptured tendon. Tendinitis sometimes manifests…

Sciatica is a medical condition that causes sciatic nerve pain along the nerves in the lower back, lower legs and bottom. It is one of the longest nerves in the body, so it stretches from the back to each leg. Normally, this nerve is responsible for the sensations felt through the feet, thighs and legs. Unfortunately, this medical condition is fairly common, so many people in Jacksonville, Florida are likely to experience at some point. It is difficult to get a diagnosis because this…

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…

Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriatic Arthritis affects as estimated 24 in 10,000 people worldwide. Each year people are diagnosed with different types of Psoriatic Arthritis. Psoriatic Arthritis is associated with higher levels of stress, anxiety, environment, lifestyle, and possibly gene traits or inheritance. Also, Psoriatic Arthritis is a type of autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, in this case…

1. INTRODUCTION OSHA defines musculoskeletal disorders as “Injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and spinal disk”. According to OSHA, the MSDs listed as: Carpel tunnel, Rotator cuff syndrome, De Quervain, Trigger finder, tarsal syndrome, Sciatica, Epicondylites, and Tendonitis. Most of the work related MSD’s are developed over time and are caused by the work itself or the working environment of the employees. These are also possible to occur from…

What is Tailor's Bunion? A tailor's bunion, which is also referred to as a bunionette, is the medical term for a raised lump at the base of the little toe. During the early stages of a bunion, there will be minimal symptoms with only a slight noticeable alteration in the position of your little toe. Tailor's bunion received its name centuries ago, when tailors sat cross-legged all day with the outside edge of their feet rubbing on the ground. This continuous rubbing was believed to lead to a…

tissue” Cite! Fibromyalgia is referred to as an arthritis associated condition. Fibromyalgia has been around as early as the 1800’s. According to “spine-health” Fibromyalgia was seen in 1904, by pathologist Ralph Stockman”. Dr. Stockman first found the inflammatory changes in the fibrous the intra-muscular septa a.k.a. the thin membrane that divides two soft masses of tissue. The difference between arthritis and fibromyalgia is that unlike arthritis; fibromyalgia…

Introduction. Lateral epicondylitis is also known as ‘Tennis Elbow’ that is commonly occurring on dominant arm. This disease, lateral epicondylitis is the term that describes the inflammation or the irritation to the tendon of lateral epicondyle of the humerus. It is normally occurred on the tendons that connect the extensor muscle of the wrist and fingers. Often, the inflammations happen to be on the attachment site of the tendon on lateral epicondyle. Also it is the common site of injuries,…