8 Orthopedic conditions, their causes, and treatment
Here’s a brief overview of common orthopedic conditions, their causes, and treatment options
1. Osteoarthritis:
Cause: Degenerative joint disease due to wear and tear on joints over time.
Treatment: Pain management, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and in severe cases, joint replacement surgery.
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Cause: Autoimmune disorder leading to joint inflammation and damage.
Treatment: Medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms.
3. Fractures:
Cause: Result from trauma, accidents, or falls, leading to bone breaks.
Treatment: Immobilization with casts, splints, or surgery, followed by rehabilitation for bone healing.
4. Tendinitis:
Cause: Inflammation of tendons due to overuse, injury, or repetitive motions.
Treatment: Rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and modification of activities causing strain.
5. Sprains and Strains:
Cause: Stretching or tearing of ligaments (sprains) or muscles/tendons (strains).
Treatment: R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), physical therapy, and sometimes surgical repair.
6. Bursitis:
Cause: Inflammation of the bursae (small sacs) due to repetitive movement or injury.
Treatment: Rest, anti-inflammatory medications, ice, and sometimes fluid aspiration.
7. Rotator Cuff Tears:
Cause: Injury or degeneration leading to tears in the shoulder’s rotator cuff tendons.
Treatment: Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections, and in severe cases, surgery.
8. Herniated Discs:
Cause: Discs between vertebrae bulge or rupture, pressing on nerves.
Treatment: Pain management, physical therapy, epidural injections, and in severe cases, surgery like discectomy or fusion.
