Pathology Joints

Question 1

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Answer 1

Chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening of joints, primarily of the spine.

Question 2

Gouty arthritis (gout)

Answer 2

inflammation and painful swelling in and around joints caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals

Question 3

osteoarthritis (oa)

Answer 3

Progressive, degenerative joint disease with loss of articular cartilage and hypertrophy of bone (formation of osteophytes, or bone spurs) at articular surfaces

Question 4

Bunion

Answer 4

enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe

Question 4

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 4

Chronic joint pain Condition with inflammation and pain; caused by an autoimmune reaction agaisnt joint tissue, particular the synovail membrane

Question 5

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

Answer 5

Compression of the median nerve as it passes between the transverse ligament, and bones and tendons of the wrist

Question 6

Ganglion cyst

Answer 6

fluid-filled sac arising from joint capsules or tendons

Question 7

Herniation of an Intervertebral disc

Answer 7

Abnormal protusions of an intervertebral disc into the spinal canal or spinal nerves “slipped disc”

Question 8

Lyme disease

Answer 8

Chronic, recurrent disorer marked by severe arthitis, myalgia and malaise: cause bacteria by tick

Question 9

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Answer 9

Chronic inflammation autoimmune disease involving joints, skin, kidneys, central nervous system (CNS) heart and lung