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The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint and is one of the largest joints in the human body. The sections of bone in the joint are protected by cartilage, which is a tough, smooth tissue designed to absorb shock, reduce friction, and allow the bones to glide together smoothly. When the cartilage wears down, this…
The effects of diabetes go far beyond simply making meal planning difficult. For instance, many orthopedic problems can develop in the hand, wrist, and shoulder because of diabetes. If you have diabetes and are experiencing symptoms, it is critical to seek medical care. An orthopedic physician can detect and diagnose issues quickly. With the help…
Woke up with your shoulder hurting? Does the pain get worse whenever you move your shoulder? Noticed you can’t move your shoulder like you once could? All these signs can indicate you have arthritis. But there are several types of arthritis that can affect your shoulder, of which the treatment is as simple as an…
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by rapid bone loss and slow creation of new bone cells, resulting in a reduction of bone mass and density over time. Upon closer inspection with a microscope, bones of patients with osteoporosis are porous and have large holes in its honeycomb-like structure due to the disease. Patients with osteoporosis…
Arthritis is a degenerative condition that tends to cause symptoms of pain, swelling, and tenderness. There are more than 100 conditions that fall under the category of arthritis, and all of them affect the joints and the surrounding tissues. Some types begin in the joints and spread to other organs. The word arthritis comes from…
While there are many forms of arthritis, the most common by far are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Regardless of the type of arthritis with which you are diagnosed, you can expect there to be inflammation in the joints, causing them to stiffen up, swell, and hurt. Here’s more about the OA and RA…
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