What is Gout?
...September 2018. [^5] Versus Arthritis. “What is gout?”. Accessed 26 September 2018. [^6] Medscape. “Gout Attacks Twice as Likely at Night.” 15 September 2014. Accessed 26 September 2018. [^7] Arthritis...
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What is Total Knee Replacement Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...range of motion, and muscle loss significantly restrict movements and result in constant pain. Progressive rheumatoid arthritis – Patients experiencing longer-lasting, more intense flares, diagnosed with the disease at a...
What is Paediatric Joint Injection: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to complications of the heart Juvenile scleroderma – characterized by the tightening of the skin For many years, JIA, which was called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) in the past, has...
What is Total Shoulder Replacement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...used to treat shoulder pain that is caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, recurrent shoulder dislocations, or fractures and injuries. Overview of Total Shoulder Replacement During total shoulder replacement, a doctor...
What is Arthroplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or trauma. During the procedure, the surgeon either removes the damaged parts of the joint and replaces them with artificial implants or...
What is Pericarditis (Inflammation of the Heart Membrane)?
...part of the body (rare) Autoimmune conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus) Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease Certain medications (e.g., penicillin, phenytoin, warfarin and...
What is Orthotics: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
...for arthritis and osteoarthritis sufferers as they can realign the knee’s joint into the varus or valgus. Prophylactic braces – These are beneficial for athletes who do contact sports such...
Foods With Anti-Inflammatory Properties
...arthritis symptoms, but early evidence is compelling. In one 2021 case study, a woman taking methotrexate for her psoriatic arthritis symptoms adopted a strict, whole-foods, plant-based diet. Her symptoms completely subsided...
What is Total Knee Arthroplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...be caused by: Osteoarthritis – This is known as the most common reason for knee replacement surgeries in most countries. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis; it is...
What is Cortisone Injection: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...conditions such as: * Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis) * Bursitis * Carpal tunnel syndrome * Epicondylitis (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow) * Tendinitis * Plantar fasciitis **Benefits of Cortisone Injections:** *...