Definition  Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain in adults, with peak incidence occurring in people between the…

Definition: Shoulder pain is defined as Physical discomfort of the shoulder, including the joint itself or the muscles, tendons and…

Definition: Frozen shoulder also known as Adhesive capsulitis, is characterized by pain and global restriction of both active and passive…

Definition: Hip pain is the sensation of discomfort in or around the hip joint, where the upper end (head) of…

Definition Pain in or around the knee that may indicate a condition affecting the knee joint itself or the soft…

Definition: Systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disease of unknown cause characterized by diffuse fibrosis and vascular abnormalities in the…

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Definition: Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of unknown cause, characterised by lymphocytic infiltration of salivary and lacrimal glands, leading…

Definition: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is characterised by a chronic inflammatory arthritis predominantly affecting the sacroiliac joints and spine, which can…

Definition: Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues. It is also known as “Infectious…

Definition:  Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory also mood issues. [2] Overview…

Definition: Musculoskeletal pain is the pain that affects the muscles, ligaments also tendons, bones and nerves. Overview Types Generalised Musculoskeletal…

Definition: A bone fracture is a medical condition where the continuity of the bone is broken. [2] Overview Epidemiology xxx…

Definition:  Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by focal loss of articular cartilage, subchondral osteosclerosis, osteophyte formation at the joint margin, and…

Definition: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a long-term, progressive, and disabling autoimmune disease. It causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in and…

Definition : Gout is an inflammatory disease caused by deposition of monosodium urate monohydrate crystals in and around synovial joints.…

Definition:  Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and…

Definition:  Joint pain can be discomfort, pain or inflammation arising from any part of a joint — including cartilage, bone,…