Bone, Muscle and Joint Disorders
Fibromyalgia Overview and Facts
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic widespread body pain and tender points. It is also associated with depression sleep disorder, other connective tissue disorder like rheumatoid arthritis
Fibromyalgia diagnosis and treatment
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by long standing generalized body ache with multiple tender points where in the pain worsens on pressure
Osteoporosis is a disease which is characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue making the bone weak and fragility of the bones. In the condition there will be no enough of new bone is formed.
Knee replacement or knee arthroplasty
The surgical procedure or knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to replace weight bearing surfaces of the knee joint to decrease the pain and disabilities of osteoarthritis. It is also seen in other diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Disc Prolapse is a degenerative condition where the nucleus pulposus part of the intervertebral disc protrude out of the normal confinement impinging on the nerve root or spin causing pain and or neurological symptoms
The symptom of pain, swelling, or stiffness with limitation of joint movement is called arthritis. In certain serious types of arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) the stiffness and limitation of joint movement is especially worse for prolonged periods in the mornings. Occasionally, the symptoms may be acute with red, hot swollen joints. In chronic cases the joints may become deformed.
Cervical Spondylitis is a disorder is caused by abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck. It is also known as cervical osteoarthritis, neck arthritis or degenerative disc disease of the neck.
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. An arthroscope is a telescope that can be inserted into the joints, enabling to see directly inside the area. Two small stab wounds are made on either side of the front of the knee. One is for the telescope, the other is either for an examining probe, or the instrument used to perform arthroscopic surgery.
Calcaneal Valgus or Talipes Calcaneal Valgus or Flat feet are a condition where the foot surface which is in the contact with the floor is more than the normal feet. A true flat foot is described as feet with no arch and is a very rare condition. Flat feet encountered in routine in people will have flexible arches.
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone and it can lead to an increased risk of fracture. When bone mineral density or BMD reduces it is a sign of osteoporosis, bone micro architecture is disturbed, and the amount of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis as defined by the World Health Organization in women is bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass measured at the age of 20 years.
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