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Deformities from arthritis, especially in hands can be either stopped or prevented from getting worse. You need to consult an Occupational Therapist {OT]. OTs are trained to work with arthritic deformities. there are lot of different splints and joint protection techniques which will help in preventing or eliminating some if not all deformities in hand
There are now a lot of methods and medication available that can stop the damaging effect of Arthritis Consulting a rheumatologist would probably be the best move to make as they can sort out what particular form of arthritis you are suffering from. some forms of arthritis are associated with terrible deformity and disability if not dealt with, however Modern treatments and drugs while not a cure can be used to control the majority of these symptom's.
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∙ 13y agoExercise regularly, but don't train like 24 hours a day.
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∙ 10y agoJoints affected by arthritis can be removed but arthritis as such can not be removed or cured.
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Can arthritis patients clears medical test conducted by any company?
There is no definitive test for any form of arthritis so unless you are suffering from some obvious inability or deformity associated with the disease it is very unlikely that they will wake up to it.
Where was the word rheumatoid arthritis derived from?
Rheumatoid comes from the term "rheuma" which meaning "a substance that flows". Upuntil the 1800's rheumatoid arthritis, was thought to be caused when "humours", substances that were thought to flow through the body stopped in certain parts of our body, such as joints in the case of arthritis,(Arthritis, from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) bringing about pain and swelling.
Is rheumatoid arthritis caused by the loss of articular cartilage as a result of aging?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a Autoimmune disease. and has nothing to do with aging. as a matter of fact baby's can be afflicted with it. What happens is the immune system mistakenly attacks cartilage and often other areas that are made with connective tissue. The inflammation associated with it can lead to the complete destruction of joints and associated bone and muscle. and cause serious deformity's. the cause for the disease is not known however there deo seem to be genetic links.The form arthritis caused by wear and tear, trauma and at times aging is known as osteoarthritis.
Is there a difference between Rhumatism and Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the bodies own immune system attacks joints and at times other organs.Osteoarthritis is a condition where tissue between the joints is worn out leading to the bones touching when they should not.
What does mild compression deformity of the superior endplate of T3 mean?
This term means that the T3 vertebra of the thoracic spine has a visual deformity seen on x-ray. The endplate is the part of the bone that touches the disc, so a compression deformity means that the bone has been compressed at this connection.
What artritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the synovial fluid and results in deformity?
rheumatoid arthritis
What condition is pencil in a cup?
Pencil-in-cup deformity is found in advanced cases of psoriatic arthritis. It is a deformity between the bones of the interphalangeal joints, that is, the joints of the fingers.
What is the most common deformity in rheumatoid arthritis?
Swelling and twisting around joints, and rheumatoid nodules under the skin
What does it mean that someone has arthritis?
There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis, these diseases are generally associates with joint pain and stiffness and deformity. however some of them are systemic illnesses that can also effect other parts of the body.
Can arthritis patients clears medical test conducted by any company?
There is no definitive test for any form of arthritis so unless you are suffering from some obvious inability or deformity associated with the disease it is very unlikely that they will wake up to it.
How does arthritis function?
The rule of thumb with arthritis is that the cartilage is worn away in joints leading to joint pain stiffness and in some cases total dist ruction and deformity. the causes for this disease and there are over 1000 different forms are mostly not yet understood.
What are some organ systems that are affected by RA?
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect many organs. It primarily affects joints sometimes leading to deformity, eyes which may lead to blindness.
What are the short term effects of arthritis?
The short term effects may include stiffness and pain impeding the ability to engage normally in everyday activity. in the long term it may be totally debilitating accompanied by deformity and locking of the joints. It depends on what form of Arthritis is involved.
What is the meaning of deformity?
A deformity is a disfigurement.
What is equinus deformity?
It is a foot deformity.
What is the plural for deformity?
The plural of deformity is deformities
What is the possible outcome of arthritis?
There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis with a huge variety of possible out comes. These can be joint replacement, joint destruction, deformity, vascular inflammation. lung damage, eye damage, brain damage, kidney damage, skin damage, depression, chronic pain, and the list goes on.
