Joints

Dermatomyositis
Diseases 28 Sep 2004

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare muscle disorder which typically begins in childhood and causes muscle weakness and skin changes.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Bone 27 Sep 2004

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition which make hand, feet and other joints painful and stiff. It usually begins at 30-50 years of age.
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis)
Chronic Pain 27 Sep 2004

Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis)

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) are inflammatory conditions which cause pain. In up to 50% of cases, the diseases are comorbid.
Cervical spondylosis
Bone 27 Sep 2004

Cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a spinal cord disorder mainly affecting people over 40 years. It causes severe neck pain and restricted neck and shoulder movement.
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
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).
Osteoarthritis
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.
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
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.
Whiplash injury
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.
Gout (crystal deposition disorders)
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…