Joint Diseases

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

Updated May 2011

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15 Resources Found

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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:   Aug 2011
Title:   Joint pain (arthralgia)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Medical information about causes of joint pain and the treatment and diagnosis of joint pain written by health professionals.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Shoulder impingement syndrome - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Shoulder impingement syndrome is caused by pinching of the supraspinatus tendon and bursa between the upper arm bone and roof of the shoulder.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Golfer's elbow - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Golfer's elbow affects the bony bump on the inside portion of the elbow.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Ankle sprain - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ankle sprain is damage to the ankle ligaments caused by a single sudden incident.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Ankle injury
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients at risk of an ankle injury following trauma. The guideline incorporates the validated Ottawa Ankle Rules.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Shoulder pain/instability
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a new onset shoulder pain/instability.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Joint injection
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having a joint injection - including what it is and why it may be done, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Arthrogram
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having an arthrogram - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
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:   Jan 2009
Title:   Pigmented villonodular synovitis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a joint problem that usually affects the hip or knee. It can also occur in the shoulder, ankle, elbow, hand or foot. The lining of the joint expands and produces fluid which causes joint swelling and damage to surrounding bone.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hypermobile joints 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:   Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (Chondrocalcinosis, Pseudogout)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of pseudogout, chondrocalcinosis, gout.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Menopause symptoms: dry eyes and joint pain - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some lesser known symptoms of the menopause are dry eyes and joint pains.
Date:   Feb 2003

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