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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis is one of the more prevalent forms of arthritis that is more likely to come with age but can also be brought on by accidental joint damage. It is most prevalent in load bearing joints like knees, feet, hips, shoulders and the back.

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Arthritis of the knee is most often osteoarthritis?

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Yes Osteo is the most common form of arthritis and is also more common in the big weight bearing joints,

What kind of doctor treats osteoarthritis?

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A rheumatologist is type of doctor that specializes in joint disease. They would know the most about osteoarthritis. However, as this condition is very common, primary care physicians would be able to treat it as well (internal medicine/family medicine).

What is the cpt code for total hip replacement for the treatment of severe osteoarthritis?

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The goal of total hip replacement surgery, also referred to as total hip arthroplasty, is to restore function and relieve discomfort in a hip joint that has been injured or diseased. When conservative therapies for illnesses including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, or hip fractures are ineffective, this surgery is frequently used to treat them.

An outline of the essential procedures for a total hip replacement is provided below:

Preoperative Assessment:

The extent of hip joint damage is determined and the surgical procedure is planned by a comprehensive examination and imaging examinations, such as X-rays.

Painkillers:

Either localized anesthesia, such as spinal or epidural anesthesia, which numbs the lower body, or general anesthesia, which causes a brief loss of consciousness, is given to the patient.

Cutting:

To reach the injured hip components, an incision is made over the hip joint. Depending on the patient's anatomy and the surgeon's technique, the incision's size and position may change.

Exposure to Hip Joints:

The hip joint that is injured is made visible by carefully moving or separating the surrounding muscles and connective structures.

Elimination of Tissue Damage:

The femoral head and the acetabulum—two components of the hip joint that are arthritic or damaged—are removed.

Positioning Prosthetic Elements:

To replace the sections that are removed, artificial components are introduced; these are usually comprised of ceramic, metal, or plastic. The acetabular component is fastened into the pelvis, and the femoral component is inserted into the hollow center of the femur.

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Stitches or staples are used to seal the incision. It is possible to install drainage tubes to stop fluid accumulation.

After being attentively watched in the recovery area, patients are moved to a hospital room. Soon after surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation are started in order to increase mobility and avoid problems.

The goals of total hip replacement surgery are to reduce discomfort, strengthen the joint, and raise the patient's standard of living in general. Technological developments in surgery and materials have made hip prostheses more resilient and long-lasting.

Complications include infection, blood clots, hip dislocation, and implant wear over time, however they are generally uncommon. A good recovery depends on postoperative care, which includes following activity limitations, taking prescribed medications, and receiving physical therapy.

In order to maximize results, it's critical for patients thinking about a total hip replacement to actively engage in pre- and postoperative treatment as well as to explore the possible risks and advantages with their orthopedic physician.

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Will massage help with osteoarthritis?

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Osteoarthritis indicates damage to the cartilage in that knee. while message may feel good and give some relief it will not do anything to repair the cartilage that is at the root of the problem.

Answer 2: Unfortunately osteoarthritis has to do with the knee, bone and cartilage loss. Massage can only affect the muscles and surrounding tissue. It may help to massage this area if there is swelling and inflammation but that will not change the loss of cartilage in the knee. Severe osteoarthritis and loss of cartilage, bone on bone, is where doctors usually consider knee replacement surgery.

Does osteoarthritis qualify you for disability benefits?

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That depends on where you are. In Australia for instance if you are disabled as the result of any thing you qualify.

Is osteoarthritis curable?

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Surgical treatment of osteoarthritis may include the replacement of a damaged joint with an artificial part or appliance; surgical fusion of spinal bones; scraping or removal of damaged bone from the joint

What symptoms would an osteoarthritis suffer have?

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Osteoarthritis:

Early Stage

The first sign that osteoarthritis is occurring can be seen when the cartilage that cover the bones and create a cushion for your joints begin to thin out. Cartilage and lubricating fluid between the joint allows to move easily and painlessly. However a combination of age, excessive use, and some times a genetic tendency to develop osteoarthritis can cause cartilage to wear down prematurely. Cartilage itself has no nerves however as the cartilage thins and disappears friction starts to affect the bones accompanied by pain and this is when the symptoms of osteoarthritis begin

In the early stage of osteoarthritis treatment involves staying active while taking it easy on affected joints. Losing weight also helps a lot, if that is an option, by reducing stress on joints. Rest is also useful in helping pain go away

Mid stage

As this condition progresses, however, rather then loosening up in the morning, pain worsens as the day goes on. Sudden catching or giving way of knee joints is common. Worn hip and knee joints may become painful even to stand on. When cartilage is worn out down, the bones below thicken and reactive tissue or known as bony spurs form along joints margins. The pain involved in this can lead to a situation where activity is decreased leading to muscles weakening and as a result worsening the situation because they no longer support the effected joints as well. However even at this point it is best to keep moving as much as possible as this will help in relieving some of the symptoms.

The most commonly used medications at this point would usually be nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen. NSAIDs are effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain and decreasing joint swelling and inflammation; however the down side with these is that they may cause stomach irritation.

Final Stage

In the final stage of this condition all the joint structures are affected. Healthy lubricating fluid is lost and the joint may fill with inflammatory fluids that stretch the joint capsule. This brings about swelling, stiffness and more pain. In some situations where stronger painkillers will not be effective replacement of the joint may be the best option.

Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease and can not be cured, however with proper medical guidance a lot can be done to keep the symptoms of this disease under control

Does osteoarthritis affect the lungs?

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Rheumatoid arthritis' may lead to pleuritis, that is, Fluid may collect around one or both lungs. Lungs may develop pulmonary fibrosis i.e tissues may become stiff or overgrown. The upshot of these conditions being difficulty with breathing.

Is osteoarthitis worse than rheumatoid arthritis?

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Rheumatoid arthritis is definitely the most harmful condition out of the two diseases. Osteoarthritis is generally associated with wear and tear in the joints and accident it's effects are limited to the joints damage in this case can also extend to pressure being put on nerves that pass between joint, especially between vertebrae with problems occurring in muscles as a result. However Rheumatoid arthritis is a autoimmune disease wherein the immune system attacks cartilage in the joints leading to the destruction of cartilage and the creation of a toxic material that further damages ligaments muscle and bone in the surrounding area. the effect of are not limited to just joints and can also be found in many other organs and tissues of the body such as the heart, lungs, brain, vascular /arterial, eyes skin, etc.

What is the Nursing diagnosis for osteoarthritis?

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Anti biotic therapy : Broad spectrum antibiotic. Surgery: Removal of necrotic bone
Absolute rest of affected extremity.
Wound care: Irrigate with hydrogen peroxide or antibiotic solution, cover with sterile dressings
Drainage and secretion precaution.
Diet :High in calories, protein and vitamins.

How does a urinary infection influence urine pH?

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It results in a high ph, become more basic

How does osteoarthritis affect the nervous system?

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The deformity, damage to joints, and at times inflammation in areas surrounding nerves and nervous tissue in rheumatoid arthritis often lead to entrapment of nerves. Carpal tunnel syndrome and ulna nerve compression are example of this. Entrapment can damage nerves and may lead to serious consequences including the damage of muscles.

Does menstruation affect osteoarthritis?

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Quite simply - yes, for me at lleast. At menstruation onset, I find that my joints ache more and are stiffer. This subsides over the following few days. The osteoarthritis doesn't go away but I lose some of the stiffness and overall aching.

Can arthritis od the shoulder come from a injury?

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Yes there are several different forms of arthritisthat ca effect the shoulder. If you suspect that you are suffering from arthritis the wisest thing to do is have it checked out by a professional as there are several forms of arthritis some of which if left untreated can become crippling,

How is a broken bone affected by osteoarthritis?

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osteoarthritis means that the cartilage or sinovial fluids that ensure the smooth functioning of joints is either gone or not functioning properly leading to a situation where there is bone on bone, cartilage has no nervous tissue does not experience pain. however when you have bone on bone the situation gets painful and movement becomes more difficult depending on the severity of the condition and the joints concerned.

Does osteoarthritis travel throughout bones?

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Osteoarthritis does not travel in bones; osteoarthritis is a health problem that affects the boney portion of joints, or those places where two bones come together to assist movement of the skeleton. It is not a problem of bone tissue as much as it is a problem of the cartilage that covers the bones within a joint. Osteoarthritis primarily takes place in those joints bear weight and are involved in the upright posture, such as all levels of the spine, hips, knees and feet.

There are two basic reasons that the cartilage of a joint wears down or becomes thinner to begin the degenerative changes that will eventually become osteoarthritis:

  • Excessive physical stress to a joint from overuse or abuse - lifting weight that is too heavy for the individual; accidents and falls; being overweight; poor posture; working or walking on uneven surfaces
  • Genetic abnormality that causes the cartilage to be weak and defective

Once the cartilage of a joint begins to offer less protection to the bone that is below the cartilage, the bone will be stimulated to protect itself from further harm. The body will deposit additional calcium in the areas of bone, as well as begin formation of bone spurs (osteophytes) that help to reinforce the abused bone tissue, as well as limit movement of the joint.

None of this process involves a process or a chemical that passes through bone; it is essentially a process that takes place locally at the site of the joint abuse.

What does an osteopath specialize in?

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To answer your question, it really depends on what medical specialty the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine chose. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) are both full-fledged physicians trained in the United States who attend four years of medical school and are eligible to specialize in any field of medicine after residency training. Additionally, both DOs and MDs may sit for board certification examinations and each type of physician has the same legal and medical responsibilities such as prescribing medications, performing surgery, working in the hospital, medical diagnosis, etc. The difference between a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Medicine is a slight one-Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, in addition to the standard medical curriculum, receive 300-500 hours of instruction in a form of manual therapy known as osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). This form of therapy is another approach sometimes used by DOs to address a patient's musculoskeletal issues.

Hands become numb and hurt at night when you try to sleep?

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This sounds like Carpel tunnel syndrome. Which is the result of pressure being put on the median nerve as it passes from the wrist into the hand leading to prosthesis, numbness and eventually muscle weakness in the hand. Waking up during the night as a result of pain or discomfort is a normal part carpal tunnel syndrome. It can be helpful before treatment to splint the hands in such a way as to stop them from making a fist during the night. this reduces the tingling and pain to some extent. I had this problem as a result of the inflammation that comes with Rheumatoid arthritis. I ended up getting carpel tunnel release surgery done to both hands (at different times) and have no problem at all with it now. the procedure is known as carpal tunnel release surgery. This is effective at relieving the symptoms and preventing further nerve damage. the sooner this problem is dealt with the better because established nerve dysfunction in the form of static (constant) numbness and muscular atrophy or weakness can often turn out to be permanent.

Carpel tunnel Syndrome affects the hand from the thumb to the middle (lengthwise) of the ring finger. If the the tingling and numbness is occurring in the pinkie side of the hand and halfway across the ring finger you may have a problem with ulna nerve compression which can occur in the wrist elbow joint shoulder or neck. Whichever it is it is wise to get it attended to before permanent damage occurs to nerves and muscles.

What is the best state to live in if you have arthritis?

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A place that is dry and reasonably warm seems to be the most popular idea where it comes to arthritis sufferers. There is however Little or no evidence pointing to the fact that climate has any real effect on Arthritis's.

Can you do running with osteoarthritis?

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That depends on where you are suffering from the symptoms an on your ability to deal with pain, for example if you have it in the toe or knees then it would be very difficult as gout is considered the most painful form of arthritis. Movement would exacerbate the pain considerably.