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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis

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What are polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis? Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory disorders. Some people have one of the disorders while others develop both of them. Polymyalgia rheumatica causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and sometimes the neck. Giant cell arteritis causes inflammation of arteries, especially those on each side of the head, scalp, and the aorta (the large artery that carries blood from the heart) and its main branches. The main symptoms of this disorder are: Headaches. Scalp tenderness. Jaw pain. Problems with your eyes, which may

Polimialgia reumática y arteritis de células gigantes

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¿Qué son la polimialgia reumática y la arteritis de células gigantes? La polimialgia reumática y la arteritis de células gigantes son trastornos inflamatorios estrechamente relacionados. Algunas personas tienen uno de los trastornos, mientras que otras desarrollan ambos. La polimialgia reumática causa dolor muscular y rigidez en los hombros, la parte superior de los brazos, el área de la cadera y, a veces, en el cuello. La arteritis de células gigantes provoca inflamación de las arterias, especialmente las que se encuentran a cada lado de la cabeza, el cuero cabelludo y la aorta (la arteria grande que transporta la sangre desde

Health Disparities in Osteoarthritis Workshop – July 12-13, 2022

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The Health Disparities in Osteoarthritis (OA) workshop brought together OA investigators with others who have expertise in health disparities to exchange ideas regarding how/why disparities in OA treatment and care exist and how they can be addressed. Panelists and speakers highlighted mechanisms through which behavioral and biomedical science integration can lead to better health in OA.

Cirugía de reemplazo de cadera

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¿Qué es la cirugía de reemplazo de cadera? La cirugía de reemplazo de cadera es un procedimiento en el cual un cirujano realiza una incisión en el lado del muslo, extrae las partes enfermas de la articulación de la cadera y las reemplaza con partes artificiales nuevas. Estas partes imitan la forma en que funciona la articulación de una cadera normal. Las piezas pueden estar hechas de metal, plástico, cerámica o una combinación de estos materiales. Los objetivos de la cirugía de reemplazo de cadera incluyen: aliviar el dolor de la articulación de la cadera dañada o enferma, mejorar el

Osteoarthritis

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What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that happens when the tissues in the joint break down over time. It is the most common type of arthritis and is more common in older people. People with osteoarthritis usually have joint pain and, after rest, stiffness (inability to move easily) for a short period of time. The most commonly affected joints include the: Hands (ends of the fingers and at the base and ends of the thumbs). Knees. Hips. Neck. Lower back. Osteoarthritis affects each person differently. For some people, osteoarthritis does not affect day-to-day activities. For others, it causes

Osteoartritis

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¿Qué es la osteoartritis? La osteoartritis es una enfermedad de las articulaciones en la que los tejidos de la articulación afectada se deterioran con el tiempo. Este es el tipo más frecuente de artritis y es más común en las personas mayores. Por lo general, las personas con osteoartritis tienen dolor en las articulaciones y, después de descansar, rigidez (incapacidad para moverse con facilidad) durante un período corto de tiempo. Las articulaciones que se ven afectadas con más frecuencia incluyen: las manos (en la base y los extremos de los pulgares y en los extremos de los demás dedos), las

골관절염이 (Osteoarthritis)

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골관절염이란 무엇인가요? 골관절염은 관절 내의 조직이 시간이 지나면서 손상될 때 생기는 관절 질환입니다. 골관절염은 가장 흔한 형태의 관절염이며 노년층에 더 흔합니다. 관절염이 있는 사람들은 보통 관절 통증이 있으며, 휴식 후에 잠시 동안 뻣뻣함(쉽게 움직일 수 없는 상태)을 느낍니다. 가장 흔히 골관절염이 생기는 관절은 다음과 같습니다. (손가락의 끝 부분과, 엄지의 맨 아래 부분과 끝 부분) 무릎. 고관절. 목. 허리 하부. 골관절염은 사람마다 다르게 영향을 미칩니다. 어떤 사람들은 일상 활동에 골관절염의 영향을 받지 않습니다. 어떤 사람들에게는, 골관절염이 심한 통증과 장애의 원인이 됩니다.

Viêm xương khớp (Osteoarthritis)

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Viêm xương khớp là gì? Viêm xương khớp là bệnh khớp xuất hiện khi các mô trong khớp bị phá vỡ theo thời gian. Đây là dạng viêm khớp thường gặp nhất và phổ biến hơn ở người lớn tuổi. Những người bị viêm xương khớp thường bị đau khớp và sau khi nghỉ ngơi lại bị cứng khớp (không thể chuyển động dễ dàng) trong một khoảng thời gian ngắn. Các khớp thường bị ảnh hưởng nhất bao gồm: Bàn tay (đầu ngón tay, gốc và đầu ngón tay cái). Đầu gối. Hông. Cổ. Thắt lưng. Viêm xương khớp

骨性關節炎 (Osteoarthritis)

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何謂骨關節炎? 骨關節炎是一種關節疾病,是指關節內的組織隨著時間的推移而分解。這是最常見的關節炎類型,而且更常見於年長者。 骨關節炎患者通常有關節疼痛,而且在休息之後有短時間的關節僵直(難以移動)。最常累及的關節包括: 手(手指末端和拇指的起點和末端)。 膝蓋。 髖部。 頸部。 腰部。 骨關節炎對每個人的影響都有所不同。對有些人來說,骨關節炎不影響日常活動。而對其他人而言,骨關節炎會造成劇烈疼痛和殘障。

Ankylosing Spondylitis

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What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in certain parts of the spine. Over time, this inflammation in the joints and tissues of the spine can cause stiffness. In severe cases, this may cause the bones in the spine to grow together, which can lead to a rigid spine that is difficult to bend. Many people with ankylosing spondylitis have mild episodes of back pain and stiffness that come and go. But others have severe, ongoing back pain and stiffness. Other symptoms also may develop if other areas of the body are affected

Espondilitis anquilosante

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¿Qué es la espondilitis anquilosante? La espondilitis anquilosante es un tipo de artritis que causa inflamación en ciertas partes de la columna vertebral. Con el tiempo, esta inflamación en las articulaciones y los tejidos de la columna puede causar rigidez. En casos graves, esto puede hacer que los huesos de la columna crezcan juntos, lo que puede ocasionar una columna rígida que es difícil de doblar. Muchas personas con espondilitis anquilosante tienen episodios leves de rigidez y dolores de espalda esporádicos. Pero en otros casos, hay rigidez y dolores de espalda severos y continuos. También pueden presentarse otros síntomas si

Sports Injuries

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What are sports injuries? The term “sports injury” refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly happen during sports or exercise, such as sprains, strains, and stress fractures This health topic focuses on types of sports injuries that affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. There are several different types of sport injuries. The symptoms you have and your treatment depends on the type of injury. Most people recover and return to normal activities.

Lesiones deportivas

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¿Qué son las lesiones deportivas? El término “lesión deportiva” se refiere a los tipos de lesiones que ocurren con mayor frecuencia durante los deportes o el ejercicio, como esguinces, torceduras y fracturas por estrés. Este tema de salud se centra en los tipos de lesiones deportivas que afectan los músculos, los tendones, los ligamentos y los huesos. Hay varios tipos diferentes de lesiones deportivas. Los síntomas que tenga y su tratamiento dependerán del tipo de lesión. La mayoría de las personas se recuperan y vuelven a sus actividades normales.