Blood
22 Sep 2004
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) is a type of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels).
Bone
21 Sep 2004
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints, commonly the hip, knee and spinal joints. It causes cartilage loss and abnormal bone tissue.
Bone
21 Sep 2004
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syptoms include pain, numbness and hand weakness. Treaments include surgery.
Bone
21 Sep 2004
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis causes pain and restricted motion in the shoulder joint. It typically lasts 3-8 months.
Chronic Pain
21 Sep 2004
Whiplash injury
Whiplash is a traumatic injury that causes neck pain. It is associated with sudden jerking of the spine in rear-end motor accidents.
Diseases
19 Sep 2004
Gout (crystal deposition disorders)
Gout or crystal deposition disorder is a type of arthritis which occurs due to deposits of crystals around the joints. It is more common in…
Chronic Pain
19 Sep 2004
Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, CPDD)
Pseudogout refers to calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposits in the joints. It may produce symptoms similar to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Bone
18 Sep 2004
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine and sacroiliac (pelvic) joints. It causes pain or stiffness of the back.
Diseases
15 Sep 2004
Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia or irregular heart beat includes tachyarrhythmia, where the heart beats faster, and bradyarrhythmias, where the heart beats slower than normal.
