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| 48% | Cartilage Osteoarthritis | |
Within your joint capsules, the ends of
the two bones are covered with a smooth elastic tissue known as
articular cartilage. This prevents your bones from rubbing and
grinding against each other. Cartilage acts as a shock absorber as
well, cushioning the ends of your bones and distributing stress
evenly across your bones. As the cartilage deteriorates, the bone is
less protected, and the sufferer experiences pain upon weight
bearing, walking and standing.
Changes that occur in the cartilage of
people with osteoarthritis include an initial increase in the water
content of the cartilage and changes in the quality and quantity of
collagen bundles. As the condition progresses, the cartilage
fibrillates, there is a loss of cartilage substance, osteophyte
formation and an increased bone density below the area of cartilage
loss.
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| 46% | Osteoporosis Pain | | Osteoarthritis can cause painful joint
movement. A joint is where two bones meet. A synovial joint is
surrounded by a tough capsule that protects and supports it. The
joint capsule is lined with a synovial membrane. This membrane
produces a slippery fluid. Within the joint capsule, the ends of the
two bones are covered with a smooth elastic tissue known as
cartilage. This prevents your bones from rubbing and grinding against
each other. Cartilage acts as a shock absorber as well, cushioning
the ends of your bones and distributing stress evenly across your
bones. When pieces of bone and cartilage ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/osteoarthritisremedy/osteoporosis-pain |
| 44% | Cause of Osteoarthritis | |
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative
disease that develops a s a result of wear and tear of the cartilage
in a joint. Cartilage, or gristle, provides a smooth surface for
bones to slide against, allowing painless and easy movement. When the
cartilage is worn away or damaged, the bones rub together causing
pain and stiffness. This is especially so during damp weather and the
morning after strenuous exercise.
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| 32% | Knee Osteoarthritis | |
Osteoarthritis of the knee usually
occurs in people who have suffered trauma, infection or injury to the
knee. As articular cartilage is lost, the joint space between the
knees narrows. The remaining cartilage progressively becomes thinner,
grooved and fragmented. The surrounding bones compensate by becoming
thicker, which causes them to grow outwards. Spurs
often develop . The synovium produces
extra liquid, which causes it to become thickened and inflamed. The
extra liquid causes a condition known as ‘water on the knee.’
Over the years, the articular cartilage
can be lost completely, so that the bones are rubbing against each
other. This causes the bones to slowly begin wearing away, leading to
joint deformity.
Initial treatment of osteoarthritis of
the knee is geared towards pain management. The first step involves
health and behavior modifications. Patient education, physical
therapy, weight loss and exercise form the mainstays of these
modifications. Bracing may also be applied to the affected area.
Drug therapies range from basic pain
relief medications, such as aspirin and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatories to Cox-2 specific inhibitors, opiates and
stronger drugs.
Corticosteroid injections or injections
of hyaluronic acid may also be given. Surgery, including arthroscopy,
osteotomy and arthroplasty (joint replacement) will be considered as
a last resort.
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| 27% | Cervical Osteoarthritis | |
Cervical Osteoarthritis, which is also
known as cervical spondylosis, is a condition brought about by
abnormal wear and tear of the cartilage and bones of the neck. It
results from chronic degeneration of the cervical spine, including
the cushions between the neck vertebrae and the joints between the
bones of the cervical spine. This degeneration can lead to depression
of one or more of the nerve roots. This can result in pain in the
neck and arms. If the spinal cord becomes involved, pain in the legs
may also result.
The major risk factor for cervical
osteoarthritis is aging. However, a previous neck injury can
predispose one to the condition. The goal of treatment for this
condition is pain relief along with the prevention of any permanent
spinal cord or nerve root injury. In mild cases the only treatment
required may be a neck brace to restrict motion. Pain relief
medication may also be administered. In more severe cases
intermittent neck traction may be recommended. Hospitalization for
1-2 weeks with complete bed-rest may accompany traction treatment.
For severe pain or loss of movement, surgical decompression of the
spinal cord in the neck may be recommended. In most cases, however,
surgery will not be required, with the majority of patients
responding well to non-operative interventions.
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| 21% | What is Glucosamine Sulfate | | ...naturally occurring substance made by the body that is used to maintain and repair the bones, joints and cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is an easy to digest and highly absorbable compound used to supplement the body's natural supply of glucosamine. Glucosamine is available as a supplement in three different forms: glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG). Although all three contain glucosamine, all three do not work in the same manner nor are they equally effective. Glucosamine sulfate (sometimes spelled as "glucosamine sulphate") contains sulfur, a necessary element for glycosaminoglycan synthesis.[1]
Chemically, the glucosamine structure is an amino-monosaccharide and a substrate ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/glucosamine-sulfate/What-is-Glucosamine-Sulfate |
| 19% | Neck Osteoarthritis | |
Osteoarthritis of the neck is one of
the most common forms of neck pain for people over the age of 50. It
results from chronic degeneration of the cervical spine, including
the cushions between the neck vertebrae and the joints between the
bones of the cervical spine. This degeneration can lead to depression
of one or more of the nerve roots. This can result in pain in the
neck and arms. If the spinal cord becomes involved, pain in the legs
may also result. The degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae
means that the discs lose some of their ability to absorb shock. The
risk of a herniated disk is also increased.
The early stages of neck osteoarthritis
are not usually accompanied by inflammation. In severe advanced
cases, however, bits of cartilage may break off and float around
inside the joints. Bone spurs may also develop.
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| 18% | Inflammatory Osteoarthritis | | Osteoarthritis is classified as an
anti-inflammatory condition. According to this classification there
is no swelling, or inflammation, in or around the affected joints.
However, researchers now know that , although there is usually no
swelling in the early stages of osteoarthritis, inflammation is often
apparent as the disease becomes more progressive. This may be caused
by small pieces of cartilage that break off and float around inside
the joint. This disturbs other soft tissues inside the joint and can
cause pain and swelling between bones. As a result, a person may have
difficulty moving the joint.
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| 17% | Thumb Osteoarthritis | |
Thumb osteoarthritis affects the joint
at the base of the thumb, near the wrist, at the fleshy part of the
thumb. This joint enables the thumb to swivel, pivot and pinch,
enabling gripping with the hand. Degeneration of the cartilage
surrounding the joint may be precipitated by trauma or injury to that
area. Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the thumb include pain with
activities involving gripping, swelling and tenderness at the base of
the thumb, aching discomfort after prolonged use, development of bone
spurs and a limited range of motion.
Non-surgical treatment will bring
relief in the early stages of the condition. This may include icing
the joint for 5-10 minutes several times throughout the day, taking
anti-inflammatory medication, and wearing a supportive splint to
limit movement of the thumb.
As the condition progresses, a steroid
injection may be given to the joint. From there, surgical treatment
will be considered. Thumb surgery can be performed on an outpatient
basis. Surgery will involve either fusing the bones of the joint
together or removing part of the joint and reconstructing it. A
post-surgery cast will have to be worn for several weeks. Full
recovery will take several months.
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| 16% | What is Osteoarthritis? | | The word
“arthritis” is taken from Greek words meaning “inflamed joints”
and is associated with a group of well over 100 rheumatic diseases
and conditions. These diseases may affect not only the joints but
also the muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments that support them.
Osteoarthritis is the condition that results when cartilage is slowly
eroded, and bone begins grinding against bone. This is accompanied by
bony outgrowths called osteophytes. Cysts may form, and the
underlying bone thickens and becomes deformed. Other symptoms include
knobby knuckles, grating and grinding sounds that emanate from
arthritic joints, and muscle spasms, along with pain, ... | | http://www.wellnesstrader.com/herbal-remedies/osteoarthritisremedy/what-is-osteoarthritis |
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