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ARTHRITIS
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Arthritis refers to a group of conditions involving damage to the joints. There are many different types of arthritis, but the most common being osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease). Other forms of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis etc.
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BONE FRACTURE
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A bone fracture occurs when there is a break in the continuity of the bone. In most cases, this occurs as a result of an injury, in which a significant force is applied to the bone, such as after a fall. In pathological fractures however, the bone breaks without being subjected to any significant force, such as in cases where the bone is weakened (for example, by osteoporosis, bone cancer etc).
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JOINT DISLOCATION
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Occurs when the bones in a joint become displaced or misaligned. It is usually caused by sudden force applied to the joint. A subluxation is a partial dislocation.
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PROLAPSED INTERVERTEBRAL DISC
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This is commonly referred to as a "Slipped Disc". It is a condition affecting the spine, in which the soft, central portion of the intervertebral disc (known as the nucleus pulposus) bulges out due to a tear in the outer fibrous layer of the disc. This bulging of the disc may cause compression of the surrounding structures, including the nerves, resulting in the symptom of "nerve pain" to the affected limb.
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OSTEOPOROSIS
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Progressive loss of bone mass resulting in the bones becoming more fragile and susceptible to fractures.
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TRIGGER FINGER
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A trigger finger, or trigger thumb, is a disorder characterized by the locking of the involved finger flexor tendon, associated with pain and dysfunction. It is called a "trigger finger" because when the finger unlocks, it pops back suddenly, as if releasing a trigger of a gun.
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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
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Compression of the median nerve as it is travelling through the carpal tunnel in the hand, resulting in pain, numbness, paresthesia and weakness in the region of hand distributed by the median nerve.
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