Arthritis
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) is a group of conditions that affect the health of the bone joints in the body. Arthritic diseases include rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, which are autoimmune diseases; septic arthritis, caused by joint infection; and the more common osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease. Unlike the autoimmune diseases, osteoarthritis largely affects older people and results from the degeneration of joint cartilage. Arthritis may also be caused by gout.
The synovium can become irritated and thickened with this condition, and sometimes it must be removed.
Types of Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body's immune system to attack the bone joints. It is a disabling condition, and often thought of as a disease.Psoriatic Arthritis
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