Arthritis Types
Rheumatoid Arthritis
OsteoArthritis
Infectious (Septic) Arthritis
Other Joint Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Description:
Symptoms:
Diagnosis:
joint examination, medical history, several tests
Treatment:
Gout
Risk Factors:
Excessive alcohol consumption, High BP, Diabetes, High cholesterol, Genetics, Age, Gender (male)
Treatment:
Medication: NSAIDS, corticosteroids, uric acid lowering medications
Adjust diet and alcohol consumption
Pseudogout
Description:
Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate crystals in blood
Symptoms:
inflammation, tenderness, redness, joint pain
Torn/Strained Ligaments
Description: Stretched/Torn Ligaments (ligaments hold bones together in a joint)
Symptoms: Pain, Swelling. Limited mobility, Joint instability
Diagnosis: Physical Exam, X-Rays, MRI
Risk Factors: Previous injury, “loose” ligaments
Treatment:
RICE
Rehabilitation
Medication: NSAIDS
Surgery
Torn Cartilage
Tendinitis
Description: inflammation of or microtears in tendon (tendon connects muscle to bone)
Symptoms: gradually increasing pain, sore to touch, swelling, stiffness
Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Medical/ Activity History, MRI, X-Rays
Bursitis
Description:
Swelling of the bursa (fluid pouch around joint)
Symptoms:
Swell/Pain when pressure applied, pain, stiffness
Diagnosis: Physical Exam, Medical History, Draw Bursa Fluid for testing
Risk Factors: Repetitive tasks; people who work on their knees (carpet layers, roofers, gardeners)
Treatment:
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