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What is hip dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints.
Is rheumatoid arthritis the most seriousof the arthritic diseases?
Yes It is an Autoimmune disease that can effect may parts of the body aside from the joints and be crippling if not monitored closely.
Is Ankylosing spondylitis related to arthritis?
It is a form of arthritis. This form of arthritis most often affects the spine and hips but can aslo affect the shoulders, knees, and ankles.
What is the medical term meaning crippling inflammation of the joints is a symptom of the autoummune disease?
The main disease that has a crippling effect on the joints is rheumatoid arthritis. Other conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, Ankylosing spondylitis and other autoimmune conditions can also cause crippling inflammation in joints.
What short and long term effects can arthritis have on the body?
short term affects pain long term effect crippling,
Can arthritis od the shoulder come from a injury?
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,
Is it common to have arthritis is the knees?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the knees. Having arthritis in the knees is a very common occurrence that can be treated with varying therapies and medications.
Arthritis of the knee is most often osteoarthritis?
Yes Osteo is the most common form of arthritis and is also more common in the big weight bearing joints,
What type of arthritis is most common in the elderly?
Osteoarthritis, which is a non inflammatory form of arthritis and is often associated with the effects of wear and tear on the joints.
What people are vulnerable to arthritis?
arthritis in one form or another can strike just about anyone. The cause of most forms of arthritis is still not known so we can not predict where it may strike.
Is arthritis a crippling disease?
Arthritis is a disease that progressively damages joints until they are rendered useless if left untreated or it the result of joint trauma People can have arthritis and live a normal productive life if they make sure their arthritis is properly treated before major damage occurs.
What is the most painful arthritis?
All forms of arthritis in the joints in particular can be painful, the amount of pain involved depends on the damage that the disease is causing to the the body. However it seems that the the most painful form of arthritis is the disease referred to as gouty arthritis which is the result of the formation of uric acid crystals usually in the peripheral joints of the body.
