{"product_id":"arthritis-of-the-wrist-a-simple-guide-to-the-condition-diagnosis-treatment-and-related-conditions","title":"Arthritis of the Wrist, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book describes Wrist Arthritis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases\u003cbr\u003e\r\nArthritis of the Wrist involves inflammation of one or more of the joints.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhile the severity of symptoms linked to arthritis can differ, most arthritis-related diseases are long lasting.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhile there are many forms of arthritis, the 4 that most often affect the wrist are:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOsteoarthritis (OA): forms overtime as cartilage naturally wears down\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRheumatoid arthritis (RA): an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own tissues\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePosttraumatic arthritis (PA): happens after an injury to the wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePsoriatic arthritis: an inflammatory skin and joint disease\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCauses:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhen healthy, the bones slide easily over each other during movement, defended by the smooth cartilage that covers the joint surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nArthritis damages the cartilage.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBecause of general wear and tear or an inherited tendency or a structural abnormality in a joint such as a previous fracture (break) or operation, the inner lining of the joint becomes thinner and may wear away resulting in bone rubbing on bone.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis is not considerably painful but could cause enough pain for the patient to complain.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe joint attempts to protect itself by forming a little more new bone at the edges and producing more joint fluid.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThese result in stiffness and swelling.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSymptoms:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPain is a frequent symptom of arthritis.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eStiffness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeakness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSwelling wrist arthritis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLimited range of motion\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eClicking, cracking on movement\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe doctor will do a careful examination of the hand and wrist, looking for:\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eReduced range of motion\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAny areas of pain or tenderness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eJoint instability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSwelling or other changes in appearance\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDuring the examination, the doctor may also evaluate:\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFinger and thumb mobility\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNerve function\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDiagnosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe ranges of motion may be measured with an angular ruler called a goniometer.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTests are X-rays, scans, blood tests and particularly in the hand electrical tests (known as EMGs).\u003cbr\u003e\r\nX-rays of the wrist will assist the doctor differentiate between different forms of arthritis.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWith rheumatoid and other forms of inflammatory arthritis, blood tests are important for an accurate diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTreatment\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThere is no cure for arthritis, but there are a number of treatments that may help decrease the frequency of the symptoms and relieve the pain and loss of function it can cause.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nNon-surgical Treatment\u003cbr\u003e\r\n1.Activity modification\u003cbr\u003e\r\n2.Immobilization\u003cbr\u003e\r\n3.Medicines\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTopical NSAIDs can be applied directly to the skin in the area of the joint.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIf the patient has kidney insufficiency or gastrointestinal disorders, the doctor will not likely keep the patient on NSAIDs for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIf the patient has severe acute flares from the arthritis, steroids may be given.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe steroidal drug called methylprednisolone may be given as an oral treatment with a tapering dosing schedule to help treat the pain.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n4.Exercise:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n5.Steroid injection into the affected joint\u003cbr\u003e\r\n6.The medicines known as disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are planned to stop the immune system from attacking the joints.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSurgical Treatment\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe purpose of surgery is to alleviate pain while preserving or improving hand function.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nNormally, this is done by reducing or removing bone-on-bone contact.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe most dependable operation is a wrist fusion (arthrodesis).\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe choice of the operation is based upon the extent of the disease, surgeon preference and most of all patient preference.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe surgical methods from simple to complex are:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n1.Wrist arthroscopy and washout: 70% satisfied.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n2.Wrist denervation: 70% satisfied.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n3.Proximal row carpectomy: 80-85% satisfied.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n4.Wrist replacement: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\r\n5.Wrist fusion: 85% satisfied.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 1 Wrist Arthritis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 7 Hand Arthritis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 8 Hand Injuries\u003cbr\u003e\r\nEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Kobo 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