Joint Diseases

Follow the links below for information about the causes of and treatments for various joint diseases.

Updated January 2008

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Title:   Hip disorders
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The hip joint is the largest joint of the human body. A wide range of disorders can affect the hips including various forms of arthritis, developmental conditions (such as dysplasia), irritable hip syndrome, Perthes disease and slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Treatment options depend on the cause but may include medication, exercise, splinting and surgery.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Arthroscopy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Arthroscopy is the examination of the inside of a joint using a special illuminating instrument inserted through a small incision or 'portal'. A common use of the arthroscope is the examination and surgical repair of the knee joint.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Joint pain (arthralgia)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Joint pain: medical information about causes of joint pain and the treatment and diagnosis of joint pain written by health professionals.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Developmental hip dysplasia explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Developmental dysplasia of the hip(DDH), means that the hip joint of a newborn baby is dislocated or prone to dislocation. DDH affects one in 600 girls and one in 3000 boys. Treatment includes special harnesses, or operations and splints.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Perthes' disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Perthes' disease is a disease of the hip joint that affects children. The femoral head deteriorates because of poor blood supply. The bone can take between two and five years to re-grow.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Menopause symptoms: dry eyes and joint pain
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some lesser known symptoms of the menopause are dry eyes and joint pains.
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is the name used to describe a range of ways a baby's hip might not develop normally.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Cysts - ganglion cysts
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A ganglion cyst is a benign ball of fluid that grows on a tendon or joint, usually in the hand or wrist. Most ganglion cysts go away by themselves. Treatment options include surgery or needle aspiration.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   DDH means the hip either comes out of the joint or does not form properly. Most cases are fixed with simple, early treatment and the child has no detectable physical disability.
Date:   Aug 2000
Title:   Perthes' disease
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   Perthes' disease is a disease of the hip joint in children. This page explains the disease, what causes it, diagnosis, treatment, and emotional support.
Date:   Aug 2000
Title:   Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   This condition affects the hips of adolescents. Questions including: what is SCFE, what is the cause, what problems occur and what treatment is needed are answered.
Date:   Aug 2000
Title:   Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Diabetic cheiroarthropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic cheiroarthropathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Kneecap pain
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Kneecap pain, or runner`s knee, is characterised by pain at the front or middle edge of the knee or under the kneecap.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Shoulder impingement syndrome
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Shoulder impingement syndrome is pinching of the supraspinatus tendon and bursa between the upper arm bone and the roof of the shoulder.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Virtual Rheumatology Centre
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Here you can learn about rheumatic diseases, the drugs used to treat them, and stay up-to-date with the latest news in the field.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Ankle sprain
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ankle sprain is damage to the ankle ligaments caused by a single sudden incident.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Golfer's elbow
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Golfer`s elbow affects the bony bump on the inside portion of the elbow.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Patellofemoral pain syndrome (kneecap pain)
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common disorders of the knee, accounting for up to one in every 4 knee injuries.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Hip abduction orthosis
Publisher:   Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   The Dennis Brown Hip Abduction Orthosis is used to hold a baby's hips in a certain position. How to care for the hip abduction orthosis is explained.
Date:   Aug 2000
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