Arthritis: Do I have it?
Part 3
Other points we have to remember regarding Arthritis to know if a person has it:
* Shoulder Pain Syndromes: Impingement syndrome (rotator cuff tendonitis), Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), Subacromial tendonitis, Bicipital tendonitis and Myofascial pain
* Hip Pain Syndromes & Trochanteric bursitis: Pain in the greater trochanter region, Local tenderness over lateral hip area, Calcification of bursa may occur
Knee Pain Syndromes: Gastrocnemius muscle (medial head), Semimembranosus bursa communicating with joint space, Gastrocnemius bursa communicating with joint space, Medial collateral lig, Anserine bursa, Quadriceps femoris muscle, Suprapatellar bursa,
Quadriceps tendon, Prepatellar bursa, Infrapatellar bursa, Superficial & deep Infrapatellar bursa
*Ankle and Foot Pain Syndromes: medial and lateral subcutaneous malleolar or “last bursa, Achilles tendon, retrocalcaneal bursa, retroachilleal bursa, plantar aponeurosis, subcalcaneal bursa
*Ankle and Foot Pain Syndromes: Achilles tendonitis,
Subcalcaneal bursitis, Plantar fasciitis
* Management of Soft Tissue Rheumatism: Rest during the acute phase; Splints, bands, soft pads etc.;
Heat and/or cold applications; Physical therapy; Medications e.g. NSAIDs, analgesics (systemic and topical); Prevention e.g. exercises, avoid repetitive motion, weight reduction.