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Fractures: Evidence-Based Management By : Brandon Gomez Description : The continuity of a bone may break in response to a trauma, injury or stress. This condition is called a bone fracture. In orthopedic medicine, bone fractures are classified on the basis of the mechanism ... |
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Handbook of Psoriatic Arthritis By : Robert Jameson Description : Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis which occurs in people with psoriasis. It causes swelling of fingers and toes, thickening of nails, depressions in the nail, and detachment ... |
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment By : Nicholas Greyson Description : Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis which occurs in children and adolescents. It is a noninfective, autoimmune, inflammatory disease of the joints, commonly occurring in children ... |
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Knee Osteoarthritis: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment By : Connor Santiago Description : Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition in which the cartilage between joints wears away and bones rub against each other without the natural cushioning. It is characterized by pain, stiffness, swelling ... |
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Low Back Pain: Clinical Management By : Benjamin West Description : Low back pain is a disorder of the bones, muscles and nerves of the back. It is characterized by pain that can vary between a dull constant ache to a sharp sudden sensation. The pain experienced can be ... |
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Low Back Pain: Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment By : Benjamin West Description : Low back pain is a common condition affecting the muscles, bones and nerves of the back. It is not a specific disease but is rather a symptom of an underlying problem. It can be classified into four chief ... |
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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries: Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies By : Joel Reynolds Description : The musculoskeletal system is an organ system which facilitates movement and provides support, form and stability to the body. It is comprised of the bones of the skeleton, muscles, tendons, cartilage, ... |
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Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms and Management By : Willard Leopold Description : Osteoarthritis is a kind of joint disease which is caused by breakdown of the cartilage of joints and the underlying bone. Stiffness and joint pain are experienced initially only after exercise, but these ... |
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Osteoarthritis: The Complete Guide By : Willard Leopold Description : Osteoarthritis is a clinical condition which leads to a breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. It commonly causes joint pain and stiffness. Symptoms usually occur after exercise initially, ... |
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The Causes and Treatment of Arthritis By : Sharlton Pierce Description : Any disorder that affects the joints can be termed as arthritis. Joint pain and stiffness are its key characteristics. Some other symptoms may also occur, such as warmth, swelling, redness and decreased ... |