Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that develops when cartilage – the lining tissue that cushions the ends of the bones in a joint – breaks down. This can happen because of prolonged wear-and-tear, prior injury, or because the cartilage is genetically weak or altered […]
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to osteoarthritis. Acupuncture: Ancient Chinese technique that uses needles to pierce specific areas of the body along nerve pathways. Acupuncture may be used to relieve pain, induce anesthesia, or serve as a treatment for certain diseases. Arthrodesis: Surgical fusion of a joint. The joint becomes stiff after the surfaces of
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on osteoarthritis. Arthritis Foundation Services Arthritis Foundation(national office) Phone: 800-283-7800 http://www.arthritis.org Arthritis Self-Help Course (ASHC) A 6 week [15-hour] class that teaches people how to take control of their own care. Bone Up on Arthritis (BUOA) A simplified, self-paced arthritis course. Six lessons on audiocassettes
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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become more porous (less solid and less dense), which gradually makes them weaker and more brittle. “Osteo” means bone, and “porosis” means porous. Bones affected by osteoporosis: Do not have enough solid calcium and phosphorus, and steadily lose their supporting protein framework Become thinner and more fragile
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There is no single cause of osteoporosis. Our bodies constantly build new bone and remove older bone. In childhood, more bone is built than removed, and so the bones grow in size. After age 30 or 40, however, the cells that build new bone do not keep up with those that remove bone. The total
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Some people are more likely than others to develop osteoporosis. Risk factors Why your teenager should be concerned Can men be affected too? Risk Factors For Osteoporosis Certain risk factors greatly increase the chance of someone developing osteoporosis. These risk factors are: Menopause in women. The risk of developing osteoporosis is much higher in women after menopause. In fact,
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a painful disorder in which the major nerve to the hands and fingers, the median nerve, is “compressed” in a tunnel at the wrist. This may cause tingling, numbness, and other symptoms in certain parts
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel: A small passage located below the wrist at the heel of the hand through which the major nerve to the hand, the median nerve, as well as tendons that bend the fingers pass Cold laser therapy: Noninvasive procedure that uses low-energy (“cold”) laser light
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Cornell University Ergonomics Web (Cuergo for short), at http://ergo.human.cornell.edu. Indispensable information on how to set up an ergonomic workstation and position oneself at it. Illuminating studies on keyboard and mouse design. Typing Injury FAQ, billed as the RSI Community’s Online Resource, at http://www.tifaq.org. Excellent links to articles
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Continued compression on the nerve can cause increasingly severe symptoms and can ultimately damage the nerve. This can permanently impair some of the functions of the hand. For this reason, treatment is important. Proper treatment can control or cure CTS and prevent permanent disability. Depending on the severity of CTS, conventional treatment may involve some
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Your doctor or physical therapist should approve your exercise plan before you start. Keep in mind that: These exercises are not meant as a substitute for consultation and examination with a qualified specialist. Those with an acute injury should not do some of these exercises. Sets of exercises may be done several times a day
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Surgery is reserved as a last resort if: Other treatments fail Hand function continues to deteriorate In most people, surgery completely abolishes the symptoms of CTS. However, you should be aware that: In long-standing cases, if the nerve has suffered irreversible damage and is no longer able to function normally, loss of sensation and weakness
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