Significance of Joint damage
Joint damage refers to the harm inflicted on the structures within a joint, commonly due to conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and chronic gout. This deterioration can result from inflammation, urate crystal deposition, or repeated bleeding into the joints. It leads to pain, immobility, and significant functional impairment. Treatments aim to manage symptoms, prevent progression, and decrease uric acid levels to reduce the risk of joint damage. Proper management and exercise can help minimize these harmful effects and improve patient outcomes.
Synonyms: Articular damage, Joint injury, Joint disorder, Joint impairment, Joint trauma, Joint wear and tear, Arthropathy, Joint dysfunction
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Hindu concept of 'Joint damage'
In Hinduism, joint damage signifies the harm to joint structures like cartilage and ligaments, often linked to chronic gout, highlighting the physical and spiritual implications of health concerns and the importance of maintaining balance in life.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to the harm caused to the structures within a joint, such as cartilage, bones, and ligaments. This is a significant complication of chronic gout, and is a consequence of the deposition of urate crystals and the resulting inflammation.[1]
The concept of Joint damage in scientific sources
Joint damage, primarily linked to conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, involves physical harm and deterioration of joint structures, leading to decreased function and increased disability. Effective management aims to prevent progression and improve patient outcomes.
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The principles of management include symptom control for acute attacks and long-term management in order to prevent joint damage and renal complications, and the aim of therapy is to decrease uric acid levels below the physiological saturation threshold.[2] (2) This refers to the harm that can occur to joints, and in the past, it was thought that dynamic exercises could enhance pain and disease activity and provoke this, but research has found that this is not always the case with proper exercise.[3] (3) Mortality trends in rheumatoid arthritis are influenced by rheumatoid factor, impacting the severity of joint damage and overall patient outcomes, requiring careful management.[4]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) The deterioration of the joint, and is the target of treatments, which may be limited by the use of the lateral wedge insole with subtalar strapping.[5] (2) This is a consequence of repeated bleeding into the joints, leading to haemarthroses, the destruction of joint surfaces, and often resulting in pain and immobility.[6]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a consequence of rheumatoid arthritis that has been studied in clinical trials assessing the effects of treatments like rituximab, aiming to inhibit its progression and improve outcomes.[7]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) It is an irreversible consequence of rheumatoid arthritis, seriously affecting the human quality of life and even leading to death.[8]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Degeneration or destruction of the structures within a joint, a consequence of chronic inflammation in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.[9] (2) Joint damage, particularly in severe rheumatoid arthritis, can be reduced through specific medical treatments.[10]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Joint damage is associated with rheumatoid arthritis, and its progression is correlated with the simplified disease activity index score, a measurement tool utilized in the study.[11]