Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Ankylosing Spondylitis
A
Inflammatory disease that can cause some of the vertebrae in your spine to fuse together
2
Q
Gouty Arthritis or Gout
A
Joint inflammation due to excessive amounts of uric acid that form crystals in joints
3
Q
Osteoarthritis
A
Degenerative joint disease caused by inflammation break down and eventual loss of cartilage in joints
4
Q
Rheumatoid arthritis
A
A chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the small joints in your hands and feet
5
Q
Infectious arthritis
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Inflammation of the joints caused by infection (bacterial, fungal)
