ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS is a type of arthritis that affects the spine. ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS symptoms include pain and stiffness from the neck down to the lower back. The spine's bones (vertebrae) fuse together, resulting in a rigid spine. These changes may be mild or severe, and may ... إقراء المزيد

REACTIVE ARTHRITIS FAST FACTS * Reactive arthritis can affect the heels, toes, fingers, low back, and joints, especially of the knees or ankles. * Though it often goes away on its own, reactive arthritis can be prolonged and severe enough to require seeing a specialist. Effective ... إقراء المزيد

SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (JUVENILE) FAST FACTS * Lupus is a chronic disease, with flares and remissions. * Lupus is not contagious and it cannot be prevented. * Lupus can affect many different areas of the body. * Treatment is different for each child; each child is ... إقراء المزيد

Practical review of the hip and related anatomical structures • The anterior superior iliac spine • Exit point of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh • Superficial territories of the ilioinguinal nerve, the iliohypogastric nerve and the genitofemoral nerve • Greater trochanter • Walking ... إقراء المزيد

They typically result from trauma to the BONES, MUSCLES and joints of the upper musculoskeletal system - including postsurgical trauma. These injuries and conditions include: Shoulder – Shoulder pain, ROTATOR CUFF problems, BURSITIS &TENDONITIS. ELBOW – TENNIS ELBOW & golfer's ELBOW. إقراء المزيد

PARANEOPLASTIC SYNDROMES are rare disorders that are triggered by an altered immune system response to a neoplasm. They are defined as clinicalSYNDROMES involving nonmetastatic systemic effects that accompany malignant disease. إقراء المزيد

Sometimes called degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis, OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints. It occurs when the cartilage or cushion between joints breaks down leading to pain, stiffness and swelling. إقراء المزيد

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. BMI is a calculation that takes a person’s weight and height into account. However, BMI does have some limitations. According to the CDC, “Factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, and muscle mass ... إقراء المزيد

The complications of _diabetes mellitus_ are numerous and include involvement of the _musculoskeletal_system. Several rheumatic conditions are more prevalent or caused by the long term metabolic consequences of _diabetes mellitus_. إقراء المزيد

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (MD) is a group of MUSCLE diseases that results in increasing weakening and breakdown of skeletal muscles over time. The disorders differ in which muscles are primarily affected, the degree of weakness, how fast they worsen, and when symptoms begin. إقراء المزيد