Arthritis of the Shoulder
Although most people think of the shoulder as several joints, there are really two joints in the area of the shoulder. One is located where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the tip of the shoulder bone (acromion). This is called the ... [... more]
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Test Your Arthritis Knowledge
Everyone has heard of arthritis, but do you know the facts about the disease? Try this quiz to test your knowledge about arthritis including its process, cause, management and impact. 3. People with arthritis must learn to live with aching ... [... more]
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Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
The three most common types of inflammatory arthritis that affect the hip are: The classic sign of arthritis is joint pain. Inflammatory arthritis of the hip is characterized by a dull, aching pain in the groin, outer thigh, or buttocks. Pain is ... [... more]
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Arthritis of the Hand
The hand and wrist have multiple small joints that work together to produce motion. This gives the fine motion needed to thread a needle or tie a shoelace. When the joints are affected by arthritis, activities of daily living can be difficult. ... [... more]
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Arthritis of the Wrist
Arthritis affects millions of people in the United States. Often, arthritis strikes at the weightbearing joints of the body, such as the knees and the shoulders. A significant number of people suffer from arthritis in their wrists and hands, ... [... more]
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Arthritis of the Knee
There are three basic types of arthritis that may affect the knee joint. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of knee arthritis. OA is usually a slowly progressive degenerative disease in which the joint cartilage gradually wears away. It ... [... more]
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Artritis de la Rodilla (Arthritis of the knee)
Tres tipos básicos de artritis pueden afectar la articulación de la rodilla. Generalmente, el dolor asociado con la artritis desarrolla gradualmente, aunque la iniciación súbita también es posible. La articulació [... more]
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Glosarios de exámenes generales de diagnóstico ...
Como parte de su examen, el médico le puede solicitar varios exámenes sanguíneos. Existen algunas enfermedades, como por ejemplo la artritis reumatoide que se pueden diagnosticar a través de la presencia de ciertas substancias [... more]
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Glossary of Orthopaedic Diagnostic Tests
Orthopaedic surgeons use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of your musculoskeletal injury or condition. Orthopaedists also use results of these tests to plan an appropriate course of treatment. Here are some of ... [... more]
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