Arthritis is estimated to affect 54 million adults and almost 300,00 children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is often called simply “arthritis,” and this type…
Bone Care
Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis might sound alike, but they are two very different syndromes. The prefix “osteo-” means “bone,” and both of these health conditions affect the bones. Osteoarthritis (OA) is often called simply “arthritis,” because it is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the protective cartilage at the ends of the bones…
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How Fractures in Kids are Different from Fractures in Adults
Adults and children differ in our ability to heal after a bone break or a fracture. Why? Well, it all comes down to how strong our bones are, the structure of our bones, and the type and intensity of the fracture. Children Heal Faster While it may seem like it’s common to see kids wearing…
Is Crossing Your Legs Bad for Your Knees?
From an early age, we have been told to “Sit like a lady/gentleman.” This usually means legs crossed at the knees, shoulders back, and no slouching. This behavior for a long time has been customary etiquette in the United States, and over time, has just become a habit for many of us. Whether it is…
10 Different Types of Bone Diseases to Watch Out For
The human body contains 206 bones. Bones are living tissue, just like all the other parts of our bodies and, as such, are constantly going through a cycle of renewal. Older bone tissue is replaced with newly formed bone tissue in a process called remodeling. Much like the remodeling of a home, our skeletal structure…
Tagged With: arthritis, Bone Disease, Bone Tumor, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Osteomyelitis, Osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis
