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  2. Bursitis - Wikipedia

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    Bursitis is commonly caused by repetitive movement and excessive pressure. Shoulders, elbows and knees are the most commonly affected. Shoulders, elbows and knees are the most commonly affected. Inflammation of the bursae may also be caused by other inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis , scleroderma , systemic lupus ...

  3. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Wikipedia

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    Most people need to continue the corticosteroid treatment for two to three years. [6] PMR sometimes goes away on its own in a year or two, but medications and self-care measures (e.g., eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables ) can improve the rate of recovery.

  4. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - Wikipedia

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    The widely used [21] rule calculating normal maximum ESR values in adults (98% confidence limit) is given by a formula devised in 1983 from a study of ≈1000 individuals over the age of 20: [22] The normal values of ESR in men is age (in years) divided by 2; for women, the normal value is age (in years) plus 10, divided by 2.

  5. Hip Pain: The Most Common Causes & How to Prevent It - AOL

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    Women have a higher risk of osteoporosis than men, which can put them at a higher risk of fracturing a hip as they age. Women also have a greater risk of rheumatoid arthritis than men. (Learn more ...

  6. Arthritis - Wikipedia

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    There is no known cure for arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Treatment options vary depending on the type of arthritis and include physical therapy, exercise and diet, orthopedic bracing, and oral and topical medications. [2] [90] Joint replacement surgery may be required to repair damage, restore function, or relieve pain. [2]

  7. Femoroacetabular impingement - Wikipedia

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    According to a 2019 meta-analysis, the risk of having surgery fail or need to be re-operated on is about 5.5% whereas the complication rate is 1.7%. [34] Additionally, patient reported outcomes show that approximately three to six months post-operative hip arthroscopy is when pain reduction and activities of daily life are improved.

  8. Heterotopic ossification - Wikipedia

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    Generally, radiation therapy should be delivered as close as practical to the time of surgery. A dose of 7-8 Gray in a single fraction within 24–48 hours of surgery has been used successfully. Treatment volumes include the peri-articular region, and can be used for hip, knee, elbow, shoulder, jaw or in patients after spinal cord trauma.

  9. Transient synovitis - Wikipedia

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    There is a limited range of motion of the hip joint. Nevertheless, children with transient synovitis of the hip can usually weight bear. This is an important clinical differentiating sign from septic arthritis. [8] Blood tests may show mild inflammation. An ultrasound scan of the hip joint can show a fluid collection .