ESR and Arthritis: Understanding the Connection, Diagnosis, and Monitoring
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is a non-specific blood test indicating systemic inflammation, making it a valuable marker for diagnosing and...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Gout: Mimicking Conditions, Differential Diagnosis, and Key Distinctions
Gout, an inflammatory arthritis, shares symptomatic similarities with various other joint and soft tissue conditions like pseudogout, septic arthritis...
By Hart
Osteoarthritis: Seriousness, Implications, and Management
Yes, osteoarthritis is a serious and progressive joint disease that significantly impacts quality of life, mobility, and overall health if not properl...
By Alex
Bent Finger Joints: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Bent finger joints, or joint deformities, arise from various underlying conditions affecting the hand's anatomy, including chronic inflammation, degen...
By Hart
Knee Hemarthrosis: Understanding Internal Bleeding, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Internal bleeding of the knee, medically known as hemarthrosis, refers to the presence of blood within the joint capsule, typically resulting from tra...
By Hart
Cartilage Cysts: Definition, Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A cartilage cyst is a fluid-filled sac typically forming near joint structures due to fluid leakage from degeneration or injury, rather than being a c...
By Jordan
Arthrosis: Understanding, Symptoms, Causes, and Management
In English, "arthrosis" is the medical term for a degenerative joint disease, most commonly referring to osteoarthritis, characterized by th...
By Alex
Cartilage Thickness: Types, Locations, and Factors Affecting Joint Health
Cartilage thickness varies by type, location, and individual factors, typically ranging from less than 1mm to several millimeters, with articular cart...
By Hart
AC Joint: Understanding Resection Surgery, Recovery, and Outcomes
While the AC joint cannot be entirely removed, a surgical procedure called distal clavicle excision removes a small portion of the collarbone to allev...
By Hart
