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Arthritis
Inflammation of bone joints, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure. There are over 100 types of arthritis.
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polymyositis
Health care; Arthritis
A rare disease in which generalized weakness results from inflammation of the muscles, primarily those of the shoulders, upper arms, thighs and hips. When muscle weakness is accompanied by a skin ...
Tai Chi
Health care; Arthritis
An ancient Chinese practice that includes gentle, fluid movement and meditation to help strengthen muscles, improve balance and reduce stress.
femoral head
Health care; Arthritis
The round bony protrusion at the end of the thigh bone that in the acetabulum (socket) of the pelvis to form the hip joint fits.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Health care; Arthritis
A condition in which the median nerve, located on the thumb side of the palm, becomes compressed in the space between the bones of the wrist through which the nerves and tendons run. It can cause ...
Body mass index (BMI)
Health care; Arthritis
A measurement of a person's body weight in relation to their height, derived by dividing weight in kilogrammes squared by height in metres squared. Today, the BMI is preferred to weight alone in ...
Bunions
Health care; Arthritis
Enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe, often due to inflammation and additional bone formation. Bunions can result from wearing tight-fitting shoes or from arthritis of the toe joint.
Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint
Health care; Arthritis
Also called the basal joint, it is the joint where the thumb attaches to the wrist – the joint of the hand most commonly affected by arthritis.
