Adult Internal Medicine in the West Valley
Arthritis is the number one health condition affecting geriatric patients older than 65.
Arthritis occurs when there’s an inflammation of one or more of the joints. The condition affects more than half of senior patients and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects more than 30 million adults in the US. It is sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease, and it occurs when soft tissue at the end of the bone wear away. Osteoarthritis tends to affect weight-bearing joints like the knees, hip and spine, but the condition can […]
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the joints. This creates inflammation and leads to a thickening of the synovium, which is the tissue that lines the inside of the joints that is responsible for lubricating them and facilitating smooth movement. This inflammation and thickening ultimately leads to […]
Arthritis is a very common condition for people in the United States. By conservative estimates, about 54 million adults and 300,000 babies and children in the U.S. have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. The National Arthritis Foundation estimates that by 2040 arthritic conditions will affect 71 million people – making it a significant healthcare burden for many people […]
Arthritis is the number one health condition affecting geriatric patients older than 65. Arthritis occurs when there’s an inflammation of one or more of the joints. The condition affects more than half of senior patients and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Joint pain and stiffness are the tell-tale sign of arthritis, […]
