Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Conditions" category.
Chondromalacia of the shoulder involves the softening and breakdown of articular cartilage in the shoulder joint, leading to pain, dysfunction, and re...
By Jordan
Pistol grip deformity is an abnormal, non-spherical prominence on the femoral head-neck junction that can cause femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), le...
By Alex
CMC arthritis primarily affects the carpometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb, where the first metacarpal bone connects with the trapezium bone o...
By Hart
A fluid-filled bump on the elbow is most commonly olecranon bursitis, an inflammation of the bursa caused by trauma, repetitive pressure, or infection...
By Hart
AC joint arthritis is a degenerative condition affecting the shoulder's acromioclavicular joint, characterized by cartilage breakdown, leading to pain...
By Hart
Hypertrophic synovitis is a pathological thickening and overgrowth of the joint's synovial membrane, often due to chronic inflammation, leading to pai...
By Jordan
Tricompartmental OA means all three knee compartments (medial, lateral, and patellofemoral) are affected by cartilage breakdown and degenerative chang...
By Jordan
Synovial cysts primarily result from joint degeneration, injury, or repetitive mechanical stress, and current evidence does not directly support psych...
By Jordan
Gout is a metabolic disorder caused by uric acid crystal deposition in joints, leading to inflammation, whereas infectious arthritis is a medical emer...
By Hart
