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2. Joint injection - Wikipedia

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   In medicine, a joint injection (intra-articular injection) is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, tendinitis, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, [2] and occasionally osteoarthritis. [3][4] A hypodermic needle is injected into the affected joint where it ...

3. Platelet-rich plasma - Wikipedia

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   Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an emerging technique in tissue regeneration, increasingly used to enhance healing in dental and oral surgery, particularly for ageing patients. PRP is derived from the patient's blood through centrifugation, concentrating growth factors that are crucial for wound healing and tissue repair.

4. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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   Frequency. 237 million / 3.3% (2015) [4] Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. [5][6] It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world, affecting 1 in 7 adults in the United States alone. [7] The most common symptoms are joint pain ...

5. Post-traumatic arthritis - Wikipedia

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   Post-traumatic arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis and the former can occur after the latter. However, post-traumatic arthritis can also occur after the development of chronic inflammatory arthritis. Generally, post-traumatic arthritis is classified in two groups: post-traumatic osteoarthritis and post-traumatic inflammatory arthritis.

6. Intraosseous infusion - Wikipedia

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   80431. [edit on Wikidata] Intraosseous infusion (IO) is the process of injecting medication, fluids, or blood products directly into the bone marrow; [1] this provides a non-collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system. [2] The intraosseous infusion technique is used to provide fluids and medication when intravenous access is not ...

7. Injection (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Injection (medicine) An injection (often and usually referred to as a " shot " in US English, a " jab " in UK English, or a " jag " in Scottish English and Scots) is the act of administering a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle (usually a hypodermic needle) and a syringe. [1] An injection is considered a form of ...