Other Types of Arthritis
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Achilles Tendonitis - Inflammation of the Achilles tendon (the large tendon
connecting the two major calf muscles to the back of the heel bone
Achondroplasia -
the most common form of short-limb dwarfism.
Acromegalic arthropathy - results from excess secretion of growth hormone.
Adhesive capsulitis
- Frozen shoulder is the common term for adhesive capsulitis, an
inflammatory condition that restricts motion in the shoulder
Allergic purpura - an
allergic reaction of unknown origin causing red patches on the skin and other symptoms
including joint swelling.
Amyloidosis - A disorder in which insoluble protein fibers are deposited in tissues and
organs, impairing their function
Anserine
bursitis - Goosefoot (Pes Anserine)
bursitis of the knee
Aneurysmal bone cyst
is a blood-filled fibrous tumor-like cyst that expands the bone.
Arteritis Inflammation
of arteries.
Arthritis Mutilans is
a very chronic form of arthritis
Autoimmune disorders
are conditions in which a person's immune system attacks the body's own cells, causing
tissue destruction.
Avascular Necrosis - Avascular
necrosis is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply
to the bones.
Baseball finger refers to
the involuntary flexion of the distal phalanx of a finger caused by the disruption or
tearing of its extensor tendon.
Behcet's Disease - Behcet's disease is a
rare, chronic, lifelong disorder that involves inflammation of blood vessels throughout
the body
Behcet's Disease of the Eye
Bicipital Tendonitis - Biceps
tendonitis is an inflammatory process of the long head tendon and is a common cause of
shoulder pain due to its position and function
Blastomycosis is a rare
fungal infection caused by inhaling a fungus (Blastomyces dermatitidis), which is found in
wood and soil.
Bone Cysts
Bone Fracture
Bone pictures
Bone Spur
Bone fracture repair
is the process of rejoining and realigning the ends of broken bones.
Bunion is an abnormal enlargement
of the joint (the first metatarsophalangeal joint, or MTPJ) at the base of the great or
big toe (hallux)
Calcaneal
Bursitis - This bursa is located at the sole or bottom of
the heel. Inflammation usually produces pain in the heel when standing. Causes include
heel spurs, excess weight, injury, and wearing improperly fitted shoes
Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate - Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate
Crystal Deposition (CAL-see-um PIE-row-FOX-fate DIE-high-drate DEH-poo-ZISH-un) is a
condition that causes pain, redness, heat, and swelling in one or more joints. Also
referred to as Pseudo Gout or Chondrocalcinosis.
Caplan's Syndrome
- Inflammation and scarring of the lungs in people with rheumatoid arthritis who
have exposure to coal dust.
Carpel
Tunnel Syndrome - Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve,
which runs from the forearm into the hand
Cervical lordosis
Lumbar lordosis
Cervical spondylosis
refers to common age-related changes in the area of the spine at the back of the neck.
With age, the vertebrae (the component bones of the spine) gradually form bone spurs, and
their shock-absorbing disks slowly shrink.
Charcot's joints is a
progressive degenerative disease of the joints caused by nerve damage resulting in the
loss of ability to feel pain in the joint
Chondromalacia Patellae - Softening of the knee cartilage.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
(CFS) is a condition that causes extreme tiredness. People with CFS have debilitating
fatigue that lasts for six months or longer
Chronic synovitis -
Churg-Strauss Syndrome - asthma, eosinophilia [an excessive
number of eosinophils in the blood], fever, and accompanying vasculitis of various organ
systems”. CSS shares many of the clinical and pathological features of polyarteritis
nodosa
Claw Hand is an abnormality
resulting from damage to some of the nerves at the wrist
Clubfoot is a deformity in which
one or both feet are twisted into an abnormal position at birth. The condition is also
known as talipes.
Cogan's Syndrome - Cogan's
syndrome is a rare disorder of unknown origin characterized by inflammatory eye disease
and vestibuloauditory symptoms.
Compartment syndrome
- a painful cramp caused by compression of muscles during exercise.
Congenital hip dysplasia
- A condition of abnormal development of the hip, resulting in hip joint instability and
potential dislocation of the thigh bone from the socket in the pelvis
Contractures are the chronic
loss of joint motion due to structural changes in non-bony tissue. These non-bony tissues
include muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Corticosteroid-Induced
Osteoporosis - Osteoporosis
caused by anti-inflammatory steroid use.
Costochondritis is an
inflammation of a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib. This is a common cause of
chest-wall pain.
Costosternal syndrome - Costochondritis is an
inflammation of the cartilage that connects the inner end of each rib with the breastbone
(sternum).
Cranial Arteritis is a disorder
involving inflammation and damage to blood vessels, particularly the large or medium
arteries that branch from the external carotid artery of the neck
CREST Syndrome - CREST
Syndrome and Limited Scleroderma also fall under the umbrella of being referred to as
Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma).
Cryoglobulinemia - Cryoglobulinemia is a medical condition that is caused
by proteins called cryoglobulins present in the blood.
Cushing's syndrome is a
disorder caused by an excess of steroid hormone (mostly cortisol) circulating within the
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