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This animated video reviews the anatomy of the knee. It also reviews some of the problems that can occur in the knee. The femur and the tibia and patella are the bones of the knee. Ligaments, the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, hold the knee together. Cartilage provide the smooth movement between the bones. Tendons also stabilize the knee.
Arthritis of the hip causes severe pain, and sometimes requires surgical treatment, including hip replacement. This animated video show you what hip arthritis is, and how it causes symptoms. People that have infections, injuries, or diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus will speed up the process. Arthritis decreases the mobility of the hip, causing pain and difficulty with walking and daily activities. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com
This animated video reviews arthritis of the knee. Arthritis is caused by chronic inflammation which wears out the cartilage, and then bone rubs against bone, cusing pain and make is hard to move. Conservative treatment includes weight loss, activity changes, walking aids, and medication. A total knee replacement is the surgical treatment if conservative treatment fails. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com
Although you can not completely prevent arthritis, as some forms of arthritis are inherited, if you avid repetitive movement in your large joints which causes wear and tear, this may decrease your chances of developing arthritis.
Prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome. Frequently this will involve wrist support and not causing compression of the nerve in the wrist which causes this syndrome. Dr. Charles Melone, Director of Hand Surgery. Beth Israel Med. Ctr. Prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Prognosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. The overall prognosis in someone who is diagnosed with and appropriately treated for carpal tunnel syndrome is very good. The diagnosis is rarely missed. Dr Charles Melone, Director of Hand Surgery, Beth Israel Med. CTR. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome prognosis.
Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome: The most common symptom of carpal tunnel is pain in the hands, it is frequently at night or early in the morning. The other common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include parasthesias, which is the feeling of pins and needles, or tingling of the hands, and loss of dexterity, and weakness of the hands. Dr. Charles Melone, Director of Hand Surgery, Beth Israel Med. Ctr. Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
In a study published in the annals of Internal Medicine, the supplement Chondroitin did not significantly help joint pain. Although there were no significant side effects of the supplement, it did not appear to have benefit.
Dr. James Voglino, an orthopedic surgeon in Miami, FL, discusses the use of cortisone injections. These are commonly used in the treatment of arthritis. The injection usually includes a local anti inflammatory with the cortisone. The joint pain associated with arthritis can be improved for months after a cortisone injection.
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