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Results 1 - 10 of 629 for joints
  1. Joint pain 
    Joint pain can affect one or more joints. ... Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. It may be linked to ... and muscle pain . No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. Some things that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003261.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Hypermobile joints 
    Hypermobile joints are joints that move beyond the normal range with little effort. Joints most commonly affected are the elbows, wrists, fingers, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003295.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Arthritis 
    ... is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There ... Arthritis involves the breakdown of structures of the joint, particularly cartilage. Normal cartilage protects a joint and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001243.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Joint swelling 
    Joint swelling is the buildup of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint or the joint itself. ... Joint swelling may occur along with joint pain . The swelling may cause the joint to appear larger ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003262.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Synovial fluid analysis 
    ... analysis is a group of tests that examine joint (synovial) fluid. The tests help diagnose and treat joint-related problems. ... straw-colored liquid found in small amounts in joints. After the skin around the joint is cleaned, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003629.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Joint fluid culture 
    Joint fluid culture is a laboratory test to detect infection-causing germs in a sample of fluid surrounding a joint. ... A sample of joint fluid is needed. This may be done in a doctor's office using a needle, or during an operating room ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003742.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Joint fluid Gram stain 
    Joint fluid Gram stain is a laboratory test to identify bacteria in a sample of joint fluid using a special series of stains (colors). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003743.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Sacroiliac joint pain - aftercare 
    The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a term used to describe the place where the sacrum and the iliac bones join. The ... result, there is very little movement at this joint. Major reasons for pain around the SIJ include: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000610.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Joint x-ray 
    ... a knee, shoulder, hip, wrist, ankle, or other joint. ... x-ray technologist will help you position the joint to be x-rayed on the table. Once ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003810.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Hip joint replacement - series (image) 
    The hip joint is made up of two major parts: the hip socket (a part of the pelvic bone called the ... is caused by wear and tear on the joint. Cartilage is the firm, rubbery tissue that cushions ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100006_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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