Tag Archives: bone
Understanding Cartilage
Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 by Annie.
The term cartilage is often used with respect to bones and joints. Cartilage is the cushion in the joints that protects them from pressure and makes movements smooth.
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What is Osteoarthritis?
Posted on 21. Jun, 2011 by Peter.
In medical and clinical terminology, the word “osteo” means “bone” and the suffix “itis” indicates inflammation. Osteoarthritis, therefore, literally means “inflammation of the bones”. In reality, however, it is a disease of much larger scale and consequences. Out of over 100 forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis is considered the most common one followed by rheumatoid arthritis. [...]
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What is Tendinitis?
Posted on 19. Jun, 2011 by Annie.
Tendinitis is commonly considered as one of the 150 + types of arthritis. It refers to the inflammation of the joint tendons. Tendinitis of the elbow is sometimes called “tennis elbow,” although it can result from other activities as well.
