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Osteoarthritis
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- Unknown cause Hyper-Thyroidism - Over secretion of Thyroxin hormone from Thyroid glands Obesity - Over weight Occupational Strain - Discomfort arising from occupation Crepitus - Abnormal sound heard on movement of a joint Osteophyte - Abnormal bony outgrowths in the surface of osteoarthritic joint NSAIDs - Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory drugs prescribed to resolve inflammation Hydrocortisone - Steroid injection injected into joints Replacement Arthroplasty - Surgical method of removing and replacing a joint or bone Osteotomy - surgical method of cutting and removing affected bone Short Wave Diathermy - Short wave diathermy is a device used in physiotherapy, where the heat obtained from short wave diathermic current is used to relieve pain and muscle tension Wax Bath - Wax bath uses paraffin wax to relieve joint pain and stiffness in physiotherapy Splint - Splints are devices, which supports and maintains the structures in corrected position. |
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Posted by:
CHAITANYAchakravarthi(Guest)
Posted on: 12/26/2012 can any one post the drugs in pipeline for the oesteoarthritis
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SARFARAZ.MODI
Posted on: 09/23/2009 static quadriceps strengthening exercises for quadriceps and hamstrings. hot modalities
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narinderksingh
Posted on: 09/22/2009 my wife has osteoarthritis. where she can get best treatment |
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Posted by:
anirudhsharma04
Posted on: 02/19/2009 dear sir's my name is anirudh sharma. my mother has arthritis. what is the treatment of arthritis |
