The pain of Osteoarthritis is often caused by ligament relaxation around the joint: old cartilage breakdown exceeds new cartilage synthesis, leading to loose ligaments and joint instability. Secondary OA can be caused by obesity (added pressure on weight-bearing joints), or as the result of another...
Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear and tear arthritis, is the most common type ofarthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and can occur in almost any joint in the body. It commonly occurs in th...
A tendon is a white fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone and allows for movement at all joints throughout the human body. Because tendons must be able to bear all of theweightof the attached muscle, they are very strong. Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon. (Whenever you se...
TheAmerican Dental Association(ADA) cites the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as one of the most complex joints in the body. Involved in its function are several muscles, ligaments and bones. The joint itself is comprised of a disc between a ball and socket, and it is this disc that cushions...
impingement—where the ball doesn’t fit well into the socket—can damage cartilage. And scoliosis, or poor spinal alignment, can stress the spine. Those with a disparity in leg lengths—of as little as a half inch—may be more likely to develop knee OA, perhaps due to the uneven load....
Redness of the soft palate, uvula (the "punching bag" structure hanging from the back of the soft palate), and tonsils. Commonly, the tonsils may have a bumpy look on their surface, somewhat like a golf ball White or yellow-colored spots on the tonsils (tonsillar exudate, or pus) ...
Midstance Phase-increased collapse of middle portion of foot resulting in breakdown of joints and ligaments and shearing of soft tissue all resulting in pain. Propulsive Phase-as the foot "pushes off" it does so off the inside of the foot which results in loss of propulsive power. Swing ...
Other reasons for squeaky sounds could be a low power steering fluid and ball joints with bad lubrication. Since all thesesigns of a failing steering systemcan be dangerous to your vehicle, you must check the reason behind the squealing sound quickly. ...
These joints allow the angle in between these two features to be supported. As a result, your vehicle’s wheels can turn smoothly and easily. Table of Contents Top 5 Bad Intermediate Steering Shaft Symptoms It is important to have a properly working intermediate steering shaft at all times. ...
There are two most commonly used types of CV joints: a ball-type and a tripod-type. In front-wheel drive cars, ball-type CV joints are used on the outer side of the drive shafts (outer CV joints), while the tripod-type CV joints are mostly used on the inner side (inner CV joints...