Pain killers or surgery.
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Yes, bilateral hip arthritis can be excruciating. If the arthritis is so severe that mobility is limited, the doctor may recommend a hip replacement surgery.
Arthritis is never dangerous. And there are no indicators that will definitively tel you how severe it is.
No.
The destruction of the lumbar spine in association with rheumatoid arthritis rarely is severe enough to cause paraplegia.
The L5 is the lowest of the vertebrae of the lumbar and S1 is the first vertebra of the sacrum. Severe facet arthritis is when the sacs between these vertebrae become inflamed and arthritic.
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Another term for surgical ankylosis is "arthrodesis." This procedure involves the surgical fusion of a joint to eliminate movement and alleviate pain, often used in cases of severe joint damage or arthritis.
You can get arthritis in any joint, including the backbone, yes.
I Had OCD as a teenager in both knees. I now have arthritis in both knees. The arthritis is severe in the knee where I lost the most bone to OCD. I am in my mid fifties and the arthritis affects my knee strength and mobility.
Etodolac and Norco serve different purposes in pain management for arthritis. Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps reduce inflammation and pain directly associated with arthritis. In contrast, Norco is a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone, an opioid, which is more suitable for managing moderate to severe pain but does not address inflammation. Therefore, etodolac may be more beneficial for treating the underlying condition of arthritis, while Norco might be used for more intense pain relief.