I have the same issue on both wrists and doctor is recommending joint replacement surgery. Medicines, therapy are all temporary band-aids and will not fix the problem.
Not necessarily. Treatment for degeneration of the first carpometacarpal joint typically starts with non-surgical options such as rest, splinting, medication, or physical therapy. Surgery may be considered if these conservative measures do not provide relief or if the condition severely affects daily activities.
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The talonavicular joint is part of the ankle. The hypertrophic degenerative changes would be the build up of extra tissue in the ankle. This can cause the joint to not flex the way it should.
Degenerative joint disease is osteoarthritis, or the joint changes normally associated with aging or "wear and tear." It sounds like you're talking about a knee, and the changes are seen at both the middle and outside condyles.
The code I would use is 20600.
The joint located at the base of the thumb is called the carpometacarpal joint.
The largest saddle variety of synovial joint in the human body is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb. This joint allows for a wide range of movements, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and opposition.
The acromioclavicular joint is the near the shoulder at the end of the clavicle (collar bone). Degenerative changes is another word for arthritis. It usually would cause pain in the front of the shoulder, especially with crossing the arm across the chest and lying on that side.
A subluxed 1st carpometacarpal joint refers to a partial dislocation of the joint between the base of the thumb (1st metacarpal) and the carpal bone (trapezium). This can result in pain, limited mobility, and weakness in the thumb. Treatment may involve splinting, physical therapy, or in severe cases, surgery.
Uncovertebral arthropathy refers to degenerative changes of the uncovertebral joint. This joint is located on both sides of the disc space adjacent to the cervical spine.
Dorsal spurring at the carpometacarpal joint refers to the formation of bony outgrowths on the back (dorsal) side of the joint, usually due to osteoarthritis. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion in the joint. Treatment may include rest, splinting, anti-inflammatory medications, and in severe cases, surgery.
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