Arthritis

Arthritis

Inflammation of bone joints, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure. There are over 100 types of arthritis.

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pauciarticular

Health care; Arthritis

A form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis characterized by the initial involvement of four or fewer joints.

pediatric rheumatologist

Health care; Arthritis

A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating arthritis and related conditions in children.

physical therapist (PT)

Health care; Arthritis

A licensed healthcare professional trained to use exercise to treat medical conditions and create rehabilitation treatment plans. A PT may prescribe canes and splints and some are trained in massage.

placebo effect

Health care; Arthritis

A phenomenon in which a person, who is receiving an inactive drug or treatment, experiences a reduction in symptoms, as if he or she were receiving the active drug or treatment.

An inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tendon-like structure on the bottom of the foot that extends from the heel to the ball of the foot, maintaining support of the arch. Inflammation may occur ...

podiatrist

Health care; Arthritis

A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the foot. Also called a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), a podiatrist receives a DPM degree from one of the seven colleges of ...