Polyarthritis Syndrome: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Polyarthritis syndrome is a condition characterized by inflammation affecting five or more joints simultaneously, stemming from various underlying inf...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
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Occupational Therapy: Helping Those With Arthritis Manage Symptoms and Improve Daily Living
Occupational therapists help individuals with arthritis maintain independence and improve quality of life through joint protection, energy conservatio...
By Jordan
Artificial Hip: Complications, Risks, and Longevity
Yes, an artificial hip can fail due to complications like periprosthetic fracture, loosening, wear, or dislocation, requiring awareness of risks and p...
By Hart
Lateral Meniscus Tear: Pain Location, Symptoms, Causes, and Management
A lateral meniscus tear typically causes sharp, localized pain along the outer side of the knee joint, often worsening with specific movements like tw...
By Alex
Joint Replacement: Understanding Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
Total replacement of the knee or hip joint is medically termed arthroplasty, specifically Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) for the knee and Total Hip Art...
By Jordan
Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament (LUCL): Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Treatment
The Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament (LUCL) is a critical component of the elbow's lateral collateral ligament complex, primarily responsible for pro...
By Jordan
Ankle Cracking: What Causes It, Is It Harmful, and When to Be Concerned
Cracking your ankles is generally harmless and results from the release of gas bubbles in the joint's synovial fluid, with no direct link to arthritis...
By Hart
Joint Inflammation (Arthritis): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Joint inflammation, medically known as arthritis, is the body's natural immune response to injury, infection, or disease within a joint, characterized...
By Alex
Joints: Understanding What Attacks Them, Causes, Conditions, and Prevention
Joints are attacked by acute trauma, chronic mechanical stress, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, infections, metabolic disorders, age-related d...
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