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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 an example of tertiary prevention?
Tertiary prevention is doing something to keep a problem from getting worse. An example may be: My first day in Jamaica I stayed in the sun only 20 minutes as tertiary prevention of a bad sunburn. Or: The doctor gives you Tetanus shots as when you puncture your skin from a rusty nail as tertiary prevention against infection. Tertiary means a third level or an exacerbated level.
What does a buldging c6 and c7 mean?
It means there is a bulging between the 6th and 7th vertebrae in the neck (cervical part of the spine).
What are the symptoms of cromtide arthritis?
It seems there are none as there is absolutely no reference to cromtide arthritis anywhere to be found.
Osteoarthritis is an age related condition?
Not necessarily People of any age can be effected with OA however it is more prevalent among older people.
True. It is an age "related" condition even if people of any age can can be effected with OA.
Who is the pretty brunette in the Nebraska Medical Center commercials?
Deb D'Agostino - Model from New York City.
What is prognosis of disc degeneration without surgery?
Hard to say It would all have to depend on the discs involved and the nerves that pass between them. However the body does not repair damaged discs can grow spurs and cause increasing disability.
Is the Osteoarthritis index normed for rheumatoid arthritis?
OSteo and rheumatoid arthritiswhile both destructive to joints are completely different diseases.
Will Cellaplex help fix my knee pain?
My husband and I tried Cellaplex since we both have bad knee pain. My husband felt a little better after the first week but it took me about 3 weeks to see some good results. I asked my doctor about Cellaplex and he said it had some very good ingredients. Do some research on the product and I'm sure you will learn more about it. We both felt it was a good product overall.
What affects could osteoarthritis have on your knee joint?
Osteoarthritis can be responsible for the complete debilitation of the knee joint. which in turn can lead to the destruction of bone, muscle and other tissue in that area
What is primary lateral sclerosis?
a rare disease that causes progressive weakness in voluntary muscles such as in the legs, hands, and tongue. PLS is one of the diseases, along with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, that are grouped together as motor neuron diseases.
How long does it take for arthritis to show up on xrays?
It all depends on how serious the problem turns out to be. as the cartilage wears the bones of the joints come closer together or in time spurs may form which are a build up of bone where bone is wearing onto bone. that which shows up on xrays is the result of the damage done by arthritis. For example I have Rheumatoid arthritis and it took about 3 years from the time that I did not have a problem with my right elbow to the time I had to have it totally replaced. However I Have many other parts that still seem to be working fine.
Osteoarthritis can cause the breakdown of cartilage between facet joints. This causes pain as well as loss of motion and stiffness.
The facet joints are in the back portion or posterior of the spine. They combine with the disc space to create a three joint complex at each vertebral level. These joints consist of two opposing bony surfaces that should have cartilage between them and a capsule around it that produces fluid.
The cartilage and the fluid combine to allow the joint to move with little friction. However, with facet joint arthritis, the cartilage breaks down causing more friction with joint movement. This leads to a loss of motion stiffness and back pain.
Is paracetamol a safe pain killer for osteoarthritis of the hip for a male?
Your doctor is the best person to determine the best analgesic for your arthritis discomfort. That being said . . .
Paracetemol is, of course, another name for acetaminophen (Tylenol). It is perfectly safe as long as the person taking it is not a regular or heavy drinker - it should not be used in such a situation, as severe liver damage can occur. But more to the point, if the sufferer with arthritisactually gets good relief from the paracemetol, they are very lucky - it usually does not work all that well for arthritis pain in adults. It does for some, yes - but not for the majority.
There are a number of options, though a knee replacement is the only definitive treatment that provides long-term relief. Pain medications, including NSAIDs and narcotics are effective in treating pain. Physical therapy and weight loss (if overweight) can also help.
1. Steroid injections. I think these are only temp helpful. Plus I've heard they can eat up the joint cartilage.
2. SynVisc or Hyaluronic Acid injections. I've seen some things on European sites where they do this with some success. I've asked a few docs, they say insurance companies here won't cover. There is some limited research.
3. Prolotherapy. There is a research article on hand arthritis in a very small number of patients, but no large, controlled studies showing it works.
4. STEM CELLS. Most of these are out of the country and a bit hokey. One site in the US will transplant your own stem cells into the joint. Those who are providing the service say it works. This is an injection, so very limited recovery. There are no placebo-controlled trials showing it works. Most of their research saying it works is based on individual case reports where one person had a "too good to be true" result. This is also not covered by insurance and costs over $7,000.
Does Osteoarthritis develop over time or are you born with it?
Osteoarthritis is a "degenerative" condition. It comes from use or misuse of the joint. It can also be post traumatic. The type of arthritis you are born with is JRA or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; although it still affects the joints, it is a very different type of disease.
The fact is that there does seem to be a genetic factor involved in degenerative or Osteoarthritis. Often people from the same family develop the symptoms of OA because they were born with the genes that predisposed them to it. while others that are not can put their joints through the same punishment without ill effect.
Cause of pain from between your thigh going at the back side?
The cause of pain from between your thighs that moves to the back side could be a pulled muscle. This could also be cramping associated with the menstrual cycle or even a groin muscle tear.
Does osteoarthritis produce nodules on the bones?
No that is more in the realm of Rheumatoid arthritis. If you are getting nodules you must be having a pretty serious flare, You should seek advice to get it under control as quickly as possible.
What is cocci bacteria shaped like?
sometimes clumps
Cocci bacteria is spherical, but yes sometimes it is in clumps.
How can you help someone with severe arthritis and acute chronic gout?
Acute chronic gout is a form of arthritis as well There are treatments available for both gout non inflammatory arthritis and inflammatory forms of the disease. None however can be cured as yet.
Why women affected by osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis which is a degenerative joint disease, (wear and tear, joint trauma etc) is relatively unusual in people under 45, however before that age it will occur more frequently in men. After age 45, it develops more often in women. Some research suggests that women may also experience greater muscle and joint pain, in general, than men. The exact cause fro arthritis is still not known, However the fact that men tend to have a problem with this disease at an earlier age may lay in the fact that their life styles sporting activity's and work practices often tend to put more strain on joints.
Can sulfa drugs ease the pain of osteoarthritis?
No Sulfa drugs are sometime used to treat facets of osteoarthritis. The pain in osteo artritis is caused by the damage done to the joints as a result of cartilage loss.
How much walking is advisable for Osteoarthritis?
That would depend upon how serious the osteoarthritis is and where it is. generally however exercise is seen as a good way to keep the disease under some sort of control. However the amount and type of exercise may need to be taken under the advice of a doctor or physio specialist
What is the recommended dosage of Chondrotin Sulfate for osteoarthritis?
Chondroitin is not recommended for children. It is used for treatment of osteoarthritis (a condition that normally affects adults). Its safety for children has not been tested.
Adult400 mg three times a day or 600 mg two times a day, taken by mouth.
If joints hurt but are not red or warm is that more indicitive of osteoarthritis instead of RA?
yes. however a number of joints giving you trouble at the same time especially if they happen to be the same joints on opposite sides of the body is indicative of RA. In any case it would be a good idea to have it checked out as RA needs treatment if it is.
