Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

Sliding of the back vertebrae is the movement of one of the vertebrae of the spine forward or backward and is common at the bottom of the spine in the lumbar vertebrae, knowing that it differs from a herniated disc. Slipping can occur in any vertebrae of the spine; Sliding of the cervical vertebrae may occur, but it is considered rare. On the other hand, lumbar vertebrae, especially with its degenerative type, is considered to be slipping.

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De Quervain's thumb tendinitis is a painful inflammatory condition of the tendons on the side of the wrist. Treatment options for it include conservative management and surgical treatment for pain relief. What is thumb tendonitis? Tendons are a band of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones, as they help in carrying out daily activities such as running and jumping. These tendons are covered by a protective sheath that produces fluid…

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Tuberculosis of the bones is relatively rare. However, it is necessary to diagnose it early, although it is difficult in the early stages to avoid the serious complications that it causes if it is not treated. What is tuberculosis of bones? Tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It usually affects the lungs but can also attack other organs of the body…

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Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis, is one of the most common bone diseases and is associated with mild symptoms at first, but neglecting the condition and delaying treatment may lead to bad consequences such as fractures and osteoporosis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects joints and bones, meaning that cartilage, bone tissue…

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Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that causes chronic pain and stiffness in the spine and peripheral joints, and requires early treatment to prevent deformities from developing over time. What is ankylosing spondylosis? Ankylosing spondylitis, ankylosing spondylitis, or ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, a form of arthritis that primarily affects…

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Treatment of osteoporosis is usually based on compensating for the decrease in bone density by giving calcium and nutritional supplements, and it is a disease that greatly affects the joints and the body, but it is easy to treat. Definition of osteoporosis osteoporosis is a progressive bone disorder that leads to an increased risk of bone fractures as a result of decreased bone mineral density, loss of normal bone structure and adequate mineralization…

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Joint stiffness occurs with age and may be natural and does not cause discomfort or may result from inflammation affecting the joints of the body. In this case, joint stiffness is treated as this problem requires a solution because the natural stiffness of the joint does not impede movement. What is the treatment of stiff joints? It is working to relieve symptoms, reduce the period during which the joints remain stiff...

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The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is mainly based on relieving inflammation and improving symptoms because it is a chronic disease that is not completely curable, especially if it is discovered in advanced stages. What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis? It is working towards an early diagnosis, allowing the initiation of treatment protocols for rheumatoid arthritis, which will enable patients to have…

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Paget's disease of bone, or deforming osteomyelitis, is a chronic disease of the bones in adults that causes gradual onset of bone pain and deformity. Treatment includes symptomatic measures and often medications. What is Paget's disease of bone? Bone tissue is a living, active tissue that is constantly being renewed. Normally, old and damaged bone tissue is resorbed and replaced with new healthy bone. Paget's disease of bone...

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