Introduction Ankylosing spondylitis is also known as Bechterew’s disease. AS Include reducing the flexibility of the spine and pain in the back and joints. It is more common in males as compared to females. Exercise is one of the essential parts to manage your Ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Exercise helps to reduce spine stiffness, improve mobility…
What is Polymyalgia rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes muscle pain & stiffness, especially in the shoulders & hips. Signs & symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica usually start quickly & are worse in the morning. Polymyalgia rheumatica is widespread aching & stiffness. Symptoms tend to come quickly, over a few days or weeks,…
What is Pseudogout? The ‘pseudogout syndrome’ was first explained by Kohn & colleagues in 1962 & accurately depicts acute attacks of synovitis induced by calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate is a type of arthritis that is painful & starts suddenly in one or more of the joints. Episodes can present for days…
What is arthritis of the knee? Knee arthritis is inflammation & deterioration of knee joint cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery coating at the ends of bones that serves as a cushion & allows the knee to smoothly bend and straighten. Knee cartilage coats the end of the thighbone (femur), the top of the shinbone (tibia),…
What is Lyme arthritis? Lyme disease frequently leads to Lyme arthritis. Although Lyme disease might affect many organs, such as the heart & nervous system, joint involvement tends to be the most common & persistent manifestation, resulting in joint swelling & pain. About 60 % of patients who are infected with Lyme develop arthritis unless…
What is Periarthritis? Calcific periarthritis (perry-arth-ritus) is a condition that The crystals can rub against the tendons & muscles and can cause painful swelling around your joints. ‘Peri’ means that the swelling is around the joint, and not inside the joint itself. Calcium crystals happen naturally in the body & help make our bones &…
Definition What are the Causes of Swan Neck Deformity? Symptoms of Swan Neck Deformity Staging Type 1: PIP joint is flexible in every position of the MCP joint.Type 2: PIP joint flexion is restricted in some positions of the MCP joint.Type 3: PIP joint flexion is restricted irrespective of the position of the MCP joint.Type…
Which types of arthritis does Dactylitis occur with? Symptoms of Dactylitis Dactylitis causes Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) There are five types of PsA: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Reactive arthritis The bacteria that often for causing reactive arthritis are: This type of arthritis can also cause: Sickle cell disease (SCD) Other early SCD symptoms include: Other causes The…
Hip osteoarthritis condition is sometimes called to wear- and – tear arthritis.It is a common condition that is developed with the age.This condition occurs in any joint in the body but most often develops in weight-bearing joints such as the hip joint.This condition produces pain & stiffness.Due to this condition become to make hard to…
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is not a disease in itself. Also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, JA is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions or pediatric rheumatic diseases that can develop in children under the age of 16. Juvenile arthritis affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States. Although the…
