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What is the medical term meaning Degenerative condition of the vertebrae?
spondylosis spondyl/o = vertebrae/vertebra osis= abnormal condition
What vertebrae contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head no?
The cervical(neck) vertebrae. The joint formed by C1 and C2, also known as the atlas and axis.
What is the icd-9-cm code for degenerative joint disease?
ICD-9 codes are many and cover anything that can go wrong with the human body including degenerative joint diseases. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system are included in codes 710 to 739.
What about degenerative joint disease and foot pain?
I think you have RA mixed up with Osteoarthritis which is a degenerative joint disease that can strike any joint in the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is an Auto immune disorder that attack cartilage bone and muscle around joints as well as other parts and organs of the body.
What type of synovial joint is the vertebrocostal?
An articulation between a vertebrae and a rib
What if you have degenerative joint disorder?
I have degenerative joint disorder in my back. What steriod is used to inject in the 4th and 5th vertabra? To take the pain away?
What is a uncovertebral joint?
The uncovertebral joint is also known as the Luschka's joint. These are bone spurs that occur when the third through seventh cervical vertebrae meet.
What is the medical term meaning Degenerative condition of the vertebrae?
spondylosis spondyl/o = vertebrae/vertebra osis= abnormal condition
What is the difference between degenerative disc disorder and degenerative joint disease?
Discs are part of your Spinal Column. The condition you mention causes a curved back and poor posture. Joints are elbows, ankles, wrists, shoulders, neck, finger and thumb components. DJD is pain at the joint(s).
What is Degenerative facet joint changes?
Facet joints are the joints which connect the vertebrae to one another. Degeneration of the facet joints is commonly caused by arthritis and is a cause of pain and loss of mobility.
Is there a cure for Degenerative Joint Disease?
no
What type of joint is the vertebrae joint?
pivot
What is a ruptured disk?
The disks in question would be found between the vertebrae where they cusion the joint. Injury or degenerative disease will cause the surface of the disk to deteriorate and bulge. The bulging presses on nerves and can cause paralysis or pain.
What is degenerative lipping?
Degenerative is an (usually) irreversible, progressive process in which body tissues deteriorate over time. Lipping is an overgrowth of the bone joints that is a symptom of degenerative or inflammatory joint disease. So degenerative lipping would be irreversible bone joint deterioration and overgrowth.
What is the medical term meaning Degenerative brain disorder cause by lack of thiamine?
Wernicke's encephalopathy is the medical term meaning degenerative brain disorder caused by lack of thiamine.
What does the medical abbreviation DJD mean?
DJD stands for Degenerative Joint Disease, which is a common form of arthritis that involves the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. It is also known as osteoarthritis and is characterized by pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the affected joint.
What vertebrae contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head no?
The cervical(neck) vertebrae. The joint formed by C1 and C2, also known as the atlas and axis.
