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Follow the links below for information about the causes of and treatments for various joint diseases.
Reviewed March 2009
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Shoulder impingement syndrome - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Shoulder impingement syndrome is caused by pinching of the supraspinatus tendon and bursa between the upper arm bone and roof of the shoulder.
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Sep 2009
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Perthes' disease
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Better Health Channel
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Perthes' disease is a disease of the hip joint that affects children. The femoral head deteriorates because of poor blood supply. Most children with Perthes' disease eventually recover, but the bone can take between two and five years to re-grow. Perthes' disease is also known as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease or coxa plana.
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Aug 2009
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Golfer's elbow - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Golfer's elbow affects the bony bump on the inside portion of the elbow.
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Aug 2009
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Ankle sprain - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Ankle sprain is damage to the ankle ligaments caused by a single sudden incident.
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Aug 2009
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Ankle injury
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients at risk of an ankle injury following trauma. The guideline incorporates the validated Ottawa Ankle Rules.
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Aug 2009
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Developmental hip dysplasia explained
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Better Health Channel
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) means the hip joint of a newborn baby is dislocated or prone to dislocation. DDH is more common in girls than boys. Treatment includes special harnesses (Pavlik harness), or operations and splints.
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May 2009
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Screening imaging algorithm for young infants to exclude developmental dysplasia of the hips.
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Apr 2009
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Swollen ankles
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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If you are pregnant see chart 146 Swollen ankles in pregnancy For painful swelling of one or both ankles see chart 110 Painful joints Painless swelling of the ankles is most often caused by fluid accu
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Mar 2009
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Painful knee
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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The knee is one of the principal weightbearing joints in the body and is subject to much wear and tear Its stability largely depends on the muscles and ligaments around it Doing work that involves a l
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Mar 2009
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Painful shoulder
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body and has a very wide range of movements If you play sports that involve strenuous arm movements such as tennis or regularly lift heavy weights
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Mar 2009
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Painful joints
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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For swelling of the ankles with no associated pain see chart 115 Swollen ankles A joint is the junction of two or more bones Most joints are designed to allow some movement but the range and type of m
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Mar 2009
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Joint and back problems
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Serious joint and back problems are uncommon in children. A painful or swollen joint is most often the result of a minor strain or sprain of the muscles and ligaments surrounding the joint.
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Mar 2009
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Hip pain
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hip pain by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2009
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Arthroscopy
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Better Health Channel
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Arthroscopy is the examination of the inside of a joint, such as the knee, using a special illuminating instrument inserted through a small incision or 'portal'. An arthroscope can diagnose or treat conditions including torn cartilage, torn ligament or arthritis.
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Jan 2009
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis by professional health specialists.
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Jan 2009
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Diagnostic arthroplasty for conditions of the knee: rapid review
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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This rapid review aims to assess the accuracy and safety of arthroscopy for diagnosing knee conditions, in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound, through a rapid systematic review of the literature.
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Oct 2008
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Cysts - ganglion cysts
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2008
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Joint pain (arthralgia)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Joint Pain: Medical information about causes of joint pain and the treatment and diagnosis of joint pain written by Health Professionals.
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Jul 2008
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is the name used to describe a range of ways a baby's hip might not develop normally.
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Jul 2008
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