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Subarticular sclerosis in the knee refers to an increase in bone density beneath the cartilage surface of the knee joint, typically seen on imaging studies like X-rays. This condition often indicates underlying joint stress or degeneration, commonly associated with osteoarthritis or other forms of Arthritis. The sclerosis reflects the body's response to increased load or injury, where the bone attempts to strengthen itself. It can be a sign of joint pathology and may correlate with symptoms such as pain or limited mobility.
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What is subarticular sclerosis?
Subarticular sclerosis is a radiographic finding commonly seen in degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. It refers to increased bone density or hardening of the bone just beneath the joint surface. This sclerosis can be a result of chronic stress or inflammation in the joint, leading to changes in the bone structure. Subarticular sclerosis is often seen in X-rays and other imaging studies as a sign of joint degeneration.
What does narrowing of the subarticular recesses mean?
The subarticular recesses are located in the lumbar spinal canal. A narrowing of the subarticular recesses is referred to as lateral recess stenosis for which surgery may be required.
What is a Medial femoral condyle subarticular cyst?
A cyst is an unusual or abnormal structure consisting of an endothelial lining around a collection of harmless fluid. Subarticular means it is below the surface of the joint, in the bone rather than actually in the joint space. The medial femoral condyle is the projection of the end of the femur bone on the inside of the leg in the knee joint.
What is a subarticular cyst?
A subchondral cyst is a fluid-filled sac under the cartilage.
What does Ms mean in holistic medicine?
Multiple Sclerosis
What does it mean to have a cracked knee?
It means the knee is cracked.
What does the suffix -sclerosis mean?
Sclero means a hardening from the greek word "skleros". Sclerosis means a hardening of the skin.
Does the medical terminology combining form -sclerosis mean hardening?
Yes, the medical terminology combining form -sclerosis means abnormal hardening.
What does the medical terminology combining form -sclerosis mean?
The medical terminology combining form -sclerosis means abnormal hardening of tissue or parts of the body. Examples include atherosclerosis in blood vessels and multiple sclerosis in the nervous system.
Right sub articular zone of spinal canal?
what is narrowing of the right subarticular zone of the spinal canal
What does itchy knee mean?
you have a cold
What does rodilla mean in english?
knee
