Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursae of fluid-filled sacs that enclose the joints; the process fenerallt involves the formation of calcifications. in associated tendons which cause pain and limited movements.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Common painful disorder of the wrist and hand that results from compression of the median nerve as it passes through the center of the wrist. Most common in middle aged women.
Joint Effusion
accumulated fluid in the joint cavity. It's a sign of an underlying condition, such as a fracture, dislocation, soft tissue damage or inflammation.
Osteoarthritis
known as a degenerative joint disease characterized by noninflammatory joint disease characterized by gradual deterioration of the articular cartilage with hypertrophic bone formation.
Osteomyelitis
Infection of bone or bone marrow that may be caused by bacteria introduced by trauma or surgery. However, it is more commonly the result of an infection from a contiguous source such as a diabetic foot ulcer.
Osteopetrosis
Abnormally dense bone. It commonly occurs as a result of fracture of affected bone and may lead to obliteration of the marrow space. It is also known as marble bone.
Multiple Myeloma
Most common primary cancerous vone tumor. Generally affects persons between the ages of 40-70 years. These tumors accur in various parts of the body, arising from one marrow or marrow plasma cells. There not exclusivley bone tumors. Highly malignant and are usually fatal within a few years. Radiographic appearance is multiple punched out osteolytic lesions.
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