Track Categories
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Osteoarthritis is a sub type of Arthritis and a degenerative disorder in nature caused by the trauma, ageing joints and obesity etc. It is common chronic condition of the joints. A cartilage is a rubbery material found at covering of the bone provides a smooth motion of between the joints and act as a cushion between the Bones. In OA cartilage breaks down which results in inflammation, pain, swelling, stiffness etc. In worse condition cartilage wears away and rubbing of bone against which results in the deformity or joint destruction. I t can affect both larger and smaller joints of the body but more often occurs in knees, hips and lower back of the body.
Arthroplasty is a surgical technique to restore the function of a joint. A joint can be restored by resurfacing the bones. An artificial joint (called prosthesis) may likewise be used. Different types of joint inflammation may influence the joints. Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disorder, is lost the ligament or cushion in a joint, and is the most well-known purpose behind arthroplasty. This surgery performed to ease pain and restore scope of movement by realigning or remaking a useless joint and to regain the function of a stiffened synovial joint and alleviate pain. As a surgical technique, it is generally performed when restorative treatment has not enhanced capacity in the influenced joint. At the point when the articular ligament of the knee gets to be harmed or exhausted, it gets to be difficult - the patient discovers it extremely difficult to move the knee. The bones, instead of sliding over each other with the base of friction, rub and crush together. According to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approximately 713,000 arthroplasty surgeries are performed every year in the United States.
Rheumatology represents a sub-division of the field internal medicine and pediatrics, which is devoted to diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases including some clinical problems in joints, connective tissue disorders soft tissues and autoimmune diseases) like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Soft Tissue Rheumatism, fibromyalgia etc. Rheumatology is multidisciplinary in nature and it relies on close relationships with other medical specialities. In recent time speciality of rheumatology has gain advances in terms of the development of biological drugs with novel targets, advancement in the basic science of musculoskeletal diseases and improving imaging techniques. Physicians who specialize in rheumatology are called rheumatologists.
The group of diseases which affects the joints, muscles and connective tissues are categorise as Rheumatic Diseases. Some Rheumatic diseases considered as autoimmune diseases in which body’s own immune system attack on the parts of the body. Approximately there are 100 types of rheumatic disorders. It includes degenerative disorders like Osteoarthritis and inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis. Some major rheumatic disorders are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) characterized by the inflammation of joints, Sjogren's Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus which is a chronic diseases that affects the joints, muscles and other parts of the body and Lupus can be called as collection of autoimmune diseases in which body’s own immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks its own normal, healthy tissues. Treatment plan of Rheumatic disorders include medication like NSAID’s, DMARD’s and Biologic etc. and regular exercise and a healthy diet with stress management. Many rheumatic diseases are chronic in nature but with effective management, many people with rheumatic diseases lead happy and satisfy lives.
Soft tissue rheumatism is a disease which is used to describe the group of conditions that cause due to the pain, swelling, stiffness or inflammation around the soft tissues around the joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles etc. This disease has a category of disorders include tendinitis, bursitis, tenosynovitis, Enthesitis, myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia and capsulitis. Soft tissue rheumatic disorders refer to non-articular pain; patients often attribute their symptoms to nearby joints. This disease is treated by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and non-narcotic drugs and corticosteroids injections for relieving pain. Physical and occupational therapy is promoted for swift body movements.
Lupus is one of disorders of immune system that are chronic in nature. It is an autoimmune disease which can affect any part of the body (skin, joints or any organ inside the body). In Lupus host antibodies does not able to understand the difference between the foreign invader to the body and body’s healthy tissues and starts damaging the own healthy tissues which creates inflammation. The people with lupus have many different symptoms like painful or swollen joints, extreme fatigue, dry mouth, skin rashes, fever, and kidney problems. At present there is no cure for lupus but I can effectively manage with treatment through drugs.
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease in nature which happens due to some of the vertebrae fuse together in spine. This intertwining makes the spine less flexible and can bring about a slouched forward posture. In this condition if that ribs are influenced, it might be hard to inhale deeply. It is a type of progressive arthritis due to inflammation of the joints in spine. This disease belongs to a group called spondyloarthropathies that causes inflammation in joints and spine. The cause of ankylosing spondylitis is unknown. AS is more common in men. People suffering from AS experiencing pain, stiffness in the low back, hip and buttock and continue for more than 80 days. This disease can cause an overgrowth of bones, which may lead to their abnormal joining i.e. called bony fusion. Spondylitis affects the ligaments and tendons that attached with the bones i.e. Tendonitis cause pain and stiffness in the area behind the heel. It can affect the other organs of the body like eye, heart, lungs and sometimes kidneys also. AS can easily treated by the traditional method of using Analgesics and by pharmacological treatment by using DMARD’s and NSAID’s and corticosteroids etc. Surgery helps patients to regain the use of joints damaged by AS.
Fibromyalgia is a disease observed by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. There is no cure for fibromyalgia. Multi-disciplinary approaches for management and relief of symptoms are often recommended. Medications, cognitive behavioural therapies, and gentle exercise are the most common combinations. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain state in which the nerve stimuli causing pain originates mainly in the tissues of the body. Hence the increased pain on movement and the aggravation of fibromyalgia by strenuous exertion. Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS, including looseness of the bowels, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and bloating, are available in numerous individuals with fibromyalgia. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression. This disease can effectively manage with the help of both medication and non-pharmacological treatments. Commonly the best results are accomplished by utilizing different sorts of medicines.
Pain management is the current area of increasing research and clinical effort in the field of rheumatology, pain management is turning into a region of expanding research and clinical exertion in the discipline of rheumatology. It is a very common symptom of patient with rheumatic disorders or musculoskeletal disease and it can happen in both inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions. The pain associated with the rheumatic disorders is difficult to determine. Development of pain is the cause of tissue damage due to the inflammatory or non-inflammatory conditions. Effective pain management is an important issue to be overcome in future. Rheumatologist access to the pain from the proximal cause of pain such as inflammation, tissue injury and concentrated a therapy to reduce cause of pain by multimodal approach, integrating pharmacological as well as non-pharmacologic treatments. In the view of new concept pharmaceutical treatment has wider scope in comparison to the traditional methods of using analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Therapies for rheumatic diseases vary depending upon the type of diseases or condition. The treatment of rheumatic diseases includes: Exercise: - Physical activity help to reduce the joint pain, joint stiffness and increase the flexibility and mobility of the bones, strength of muscles and endurance. Exercise helps to reduce weight which in turn reduces the pressure on the joints. The physiotherapist plays a major role in the management of patients with rheumatic diseases and helps the patients to achieve and maintain optimal function and independence. Therapists help patients to manage pain and promote mobility and day to day activities and stay active in home, community and leisure settings. A well balanced diet along with the exercise helps people to manage their weight and stay healthy. Medication plays a major role in the treatment of the people with rheumatic diseases; it depends on the condition and individual. The medication do not provide a cure but limits the symptoms of the diseases prevent the progress of disease for further damage to the joint and other parts of the body. A variety of drugs used in the medication some of these are: - DMARD’S, Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug, NSAID’s (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and glucocorticoids, steroids etc. are generally used in the medication. Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure in Orthopedics, or total joint reconstruction is the cure at the end stage of the diseases. Advancement in the field of biologics approved for the treatment of the rheumatoid arthritis, these genetically engineered proteins derived from human genes which play a pivotal role in fuelling inflammation, a main feature of rheumatoid arthritis.
Knee replacement treatment, immunological therapy and chemo therapy for arthritis with the physiotherapeutic treatments, instruments and advancement will also be discussed under this track.
Arthritis is described as a cluster of more than 100 types of different joint disorders featuring inflammation of one or more joints. There are different cause of happening arthritis include injury (leading osteoarthritis), heredity factors, autoimmune (Rheumatoid Arthritis), by the effect of infections i.e. bacterial or viral, by metabolic abnormalities such a gout and pseudo gouts and Systemic Lupus Erythromatosus. Arthritis causes inflammation, Joint pain, swelling, redness, joint stiffness etc. The common form of arthritis is Osteoarthritis occurs due to the daily wearing and tearing of the joint, trauma to the joint, Infection of the joints and age related factors. Due to the wearing of cartilage, it becomes rough and the space between the bones decreases and decrement in the lubrication of joints causes friction between the bones and produce painful spurs resulting joint destruction and deformity. I t can affect larger as well as smaller bones of the body like hip, wrist, knee etc. Women are more likely to have osteoarthritis than men. According to Arthritis foundation it is the leading cause of disability in America. Arthritis can be managed effectively; physical exercise and maintaining a healthy weight helps to reduce the pressure on your joints. It is the best way to prevent from arthritis. NSAID’s, DMARD’s and corticosteroids are used in medication treatment of Arthritis, Herbal medication also a good effect on arthritis. Surgery is the end stage treatment of arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease(when body’s immune system attacks on its own healthy tissues) in nature which is triggered by the body’s own faulty immune system and effects the joints of the body mainly knuckles, wrist, knees and other body parts also like including the eyes, lungs, skin, heart and blood vessels. It is a chronic Inflammatory type of disorders that affects the lining of joints and cause a pain, swelling, fever, limping, stiff joints etc. that can resulted in bone erosion and permanent joint destruction and deformity. The cause of RA is not completely understood. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis JRA most common type of arthritis in children or teenagers’ causes’ persistent stiffness, swelling, joint pain. It can be fatal sometimes and leads to serious problem such as growth problems and eye inflammations. There is no cure for RA till now but it can effectively managed by the proper treatment by using pharmacological treatment using Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs DMARDs combines with Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs, Injections of Glucocorticoids are highly effective, TNF alpha inhibitors, T-cell activation inhibitors, B-cell depletes, IL-6 inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, immunosuppressant’s, and steroids. Introduction of Gene expression is a new advancement in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Another method is reconstructive surgery provides great improvements of patients with end stage rheumatoid arthritis.