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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis is one of the more prevalent forms of arthritis that is more likely to come with age but can also be brought on by accidental joint damage. It is most prevalent in load bearing joints like knees, feet, hips, shoulders and the back.
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What is the Nursing diagnosis for osteoarthritis?
Anti biotic therapy : Broad spectrum antibiotic. Surgery: Removal of necrotic bone
Absolute rest of affected extremity.
Wound care: Irrigate with hydrogen peroxide or antibiotic solution, cover with sterile dressings
Drainage and secretion precaution.
Diet :High in calories, protein and vitamins.
How does osteoarthritis affect the nervous system?
The deformity, damage to joints, and at times inflammation in areas surrounding nerves and nervous tissue in rheumatoid arthritis often lead to entrapment of nerves. Carpal tunnel syndrome and ulna nerve compression are example of this. Entrapment can damage nerves and may lead to serious consequences including the damage of muscles.
Does menstruation affect osteoarthritis?
Quite simply - yes, for me at lleast. At menstruation onset, I find that my joints ache more and are stiffer. This subsides over the following few days. The osteoarthritis doesn't go away but I lose some of the stiffness and overall aching.
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,
How is a broken bone affected by osteoarthritis?
osteoarthritis means that the cartilage or sinovial fluids that ensure the smooth functioning of joints is either gone or not functioning properly leading to a situation where there is bone on bone, cartilage has no nervous tissue does not experience pain. however when you have bone on bone the situation gets painful and movement becomes more difficult depending on the severity of the condition and the joints concerned.
Does osteoarthritis travel throughout bones?
Osteoarthritis does not travel in bones; osteoarthritis is a health problem that affects the boney portion of joints, or those places where two bones come together to assist movement of the skeleton. It is not a problem of bone tissue as much as it is a problem of the cartilage that covers the bones within a joint. Osteoarthritis primarily takes place in those joints bear weight and are involved in the upright posture, such as all levels of the spine, hips, knees and feet.
There are two basic reasons that the cartilage of a joint wears down or becomes thinner to begin the degenerative changes that will eventually become osteoarthritis:
- Excessive physical stress to a joint from overuse or abuse - lifting weight that is too heavy for the individual; accidents and falls; being overweight; poor posture; working or walking on uneven surfaces
- Genetic abnormality that causes the cartilage to be weak and defective
Once the cartilage of a joint begins to offer less protection to the bone that is below the cartilage, the bone will be stimulated to protect itself from further harm. The body will deposit additional calcium in the areas of bone, as well as begin formation of bone spurs (osteophytes) that help to reinforce the abused bone tissue, as well as limit movement of the joint.
None of this process involves a process or a chemical that passes through bone; it is essentially a process that takes place locally at the site of the joint abuse.
What does an osteopath specialize in?
To answer your question, it really depends on what medical specialty the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine chose. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) are both full-fledged physicians trained in the United States who attend four years of medical school and are eligible to specialize in any field of medicine after residency training. Additionally, both DOs and MDs may sit for board certification examinations and each type of physician has the same legal and medical responsibilities such as prescribing medications, performing surgery, working in the hospital, medical diagnosis, etc. The difference between a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Medicine is a slight one-Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, in addition to the standard medical curriculum, receive 300-500 hours of instruction in a form of manual therapy known as osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). This form of therapy is another approach sometimes used by DOs to address a patient's musculoskeletal issues.
Hands become numb and hurt at night when you try to sleep?
This sounds like Carpel tunnel syndrome. Which is the result of pressure being put on the median nerve as it passes from the wrist into the hand leading to prosthesis, numbness and eventually muscle weakness in the hand. Waking up during the night as a result of pain or discomfort is a normal part carpal tunnel syndrome. It can be helpful before treatment to splint the hands in such a way as to stop them from making a fist during the night. this reduces the tingling and pain to some extent. I had this problem as a result of the inflammation that comes with Rheumatoid arthritis. I ended up getting carpel tunnel release surgery done to both hands (at different times) and have no problem at all with it now. the procedure is known as carpal tunnel release surgery. This is effective at relieving the symptoms and preventing further nerve damage. the sooner this problem is dealt with the better because established nerve dysfunction in the form of static (constant) numbness and muscular atrophy or weakness can often turn out to be permanent.
Carpel tunnel Syndrome affects the hand from the thumb to the middle (lengthwise) of the ring finger. If the the tingling and numbness is occurring in the pinkie side of the hand and halfway across the ring finger you may have a problem with ulna nerve compression which can occur in the wrist elbow joint shoulder or neck. Whichever it is it is wise to get it attended to before permanent damage occurs to nerves and muscles.
What is the best state to live in if you have arthritis?
A place that is dry and reasonably warm seems to be the most popular idea where it comes to arthritis sufferers. There is however Little or no evidence pointing to the fact that climate has any real effect on Arthritis's.
Can you do running with osteoarthritis?
That depends on where you are suffering from the symptoms an on your ability to deal with pain, for example if you have it in the toe or knees then it would be very difficult as gout is considered the most painful form of arthritis. Movement would exacerbate the pain considerably.
Does spirulina help osteoarthritis?
why the spirulina ( algae) became good resoult for pains (joints bones ) ?
Is rose hip good for pain releif of osteoarthritis?
No definitive studies have proven if it's good or bad, it's unlikely to cause harm though
What can be done about osteoarthritis in the knee?
Warm moist heat works best for me. Try a hot soak or a warm wrap and some gentle flexing or massage to get the knee juices moving around. When you cannot soak it (at work for example), try wrapping it gently with an ace bandage to keep the joint warm.
What food reduces inflammation?
Some example of anti-inflammatory foods are whole fruits, berries and vegetables, especially brightly coloured ones: for example strawberries, blueberries, squash, broccoli, carrots, and spinach.
What is early osteophyte formation?
Osteophyte formations are where there is bony deposits within the spinal bone.ÊOsteophyte formation can arise from a number of reasons, such as osteoarthritis, movement of the vertebrae, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, and aging.
How does arthritis affect the human body?
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can be caused by various things, but most often it is caused by either auto-immune disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis) or by wear and tear on the joints and on the bones that connect with the joint (Osteoarthritis ~ also known as Degenerative Joint Disease ~ DJD).
In Osteoarthritis the cartilage tissue inside the joint degenerates and is worn down over time. It can eventually result in bone grinding on bone in the joints instead of having the cushioning cartilage to pad between the bones. (See illustrations in related links below). Any joints can be affected and not necessarily the same joints on either side of the body. The joints become sore and achy, red, and swollen and the pain is often noticed first in the weight-bearing joints (hips, knees, ankles, feet, spine, etc.) and in the joints of the hands and fingers. The joints will swell, look red, and eventually distort. The joints may "freeze" in their position so you lose joint range of motion and lose finger dexterity if the joints in the hands are affected. There are aids such as special pens, button fasteners and eating utensils (for examples) to help position the joints and eliminate pressure or twists on the joints.
Long term, you may need to take NSAIDS (anti-inflammation medicines ~ Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) on a regular basis, use a walker or wheel chair to take weight off the joints, physical therapy and ultimately joint replacement surgery.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. Your body's immune system goes "haywire" and starts attacking the lining of the joint called synovium. It is not clear exactly why some people's immune systems do this, although it might be related to viral and bacterial infections that trigger the immune response. There is also a connection between smoking and the development of the disease (stop doing that). It usually starts in the smaller joints in hands, feet, and ankles and symmetrically affects the same joints on both sides of the body. The symptoms are similar to osteoarthritis, but the tendons and ligaments that hold the joints together can also stretch and become weak and unable to keep the joints in alignment, usually resulting in much more deformity in earlier stages than other types of arthritis.
See more detailed information and illustrations from Mayo Clinic about both of these kinds of arthritis in the related links below.
What diseases are caused by vitamin D deficiencies?
Vitamin D deficiency is related in osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, depression, body muscle mass wasting, gum disease, as well as some forms of cancer. there is also a case being put forward that Vitamin D deficiency is linked to the neuro degeneration of Alzheimer's disease.
Who has information about arthritis degenerative joint disease?
Degenerative Joint Disease or osteo arthritis is a form of arthritis that is most like to a result of wear and teat or injury. For more information on this disease Go to the related link (Degenerative Joint Disease) below.
What foods may help reduce risk of osteoarthritis?
There are no proven links between diet and Osteoarthritis. However there are many people that claim eating particular foods does effect them.
What injuries affect the skeletal system?
Fracture: compound fracture when the bone go out of the skin.
Dislocation: is not a fracture, the joint breaks and the bones separate.
Sprain: one of the ligaments of a joint rips.
What are some pain relief remedies for hip pain due to Osteoarthritis?
Older people tend to suffer from arthritis which causes hip joint pain.More exercise would be helpful and medication for inflammation would also be helpful ,as a last resort one can have a hip replacement.
Can you end up in a weelchair with osteoarthritis?
Yes you can osteoarthritis can lead to debilitating joint damage that can in turn be crippling.
What are some foods to avoid if you have osteoarthritis?
There are over a hundred different form of arthritisand many arthritis sufferers feel that they get increased symptoms when they eat particular types of food. Aside from gouty arthritis which is the result of purine rich foods increasing the uric acid content in the blood, There is no definitive evidence however that any particular foods affect the symptoms of arthritis. This either means that there are a lot of myths around on this subject or different food do have different effect on people. the later being the case, the foods to avoid are acidy foods and foods based on the nightshade family. In my own experience I have found that I have tended to get a little obsessive about avoiding certain foods wines etc and later found that none of them really had any effect.
Can you have osteoarthritis in your feet?
Yes you can have osteoarthritis in your feet. The best thing to do is keep moving, soak your feet well in Epsom Salts (draws the soreness out) at least 3 - 4 times a week. Wear good shoes and not cheap ones and women should keep away from wearing any type of higher heel than what they call a 'cubal heel.' Also too flat shoes are not good for the feet. Go to a store such as 'Naturalizers' and buy well made shoes that are well padded inside on the bottom to cushion your feet.
