Arthritis

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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Tender points

Health care; Arthritis

Specific areas of the body that are particularly painful upon the application of slight pressure. The finding of tender points is useful in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

Synovial fluid

Health care; Arthritis

A slippery liquid secreted by the synovium that lubricates the joint, reducing friction between bones and making movement easier.

Systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Health care; Arthritis

A form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that affects joints and sometimes internal organs.

Synovitis

Health care; Arthritis

Inflammation of the synovium, the membrane that lines a joint. Synovitis is a common feature of inflammatory forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Tendinitis

Health care; Arthritis

The inflammation of tendons – strong bands of connective tissue that attach muscles to bones or muscles to muscles

Tendon

Health care; Arthritis

The tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones.

Myelogram

Health care; Arthritis

Involves the injection of a dye or contrast material into the spinal canal; a specific x-ray study that also allows careful evaluation of the spinal canal and nerve roots.