My wife, 65 years old, has enlarged her finger joints. The bones are larger on each finger and they cause mild pain. What is the cause?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Depending on the joint affected.. Distal joints swelling is suggestive of osteoarthritis mostly, or psoriatic arthritis..
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And how can someone know he has osteoarthritis or arthrose? and what are the causes?
Dr. Ziad Tannous,
Orthopedic Surgery
- the diagnosis is mainly done by regular plain x rays . but in young patients usually there is a major cause behind the occurrence of osteoarthritis ( and the list is long ! )
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Can young people have osteoarthritis or arthrose?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Not frequently but yes.
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I have tarsal tunnel syndrome the doctor gave me a hyaluronic acid injection after the injection i started having severe cramps in my feet and the calf muscle about every 15 minuts do you know why I
Dr. Ziad Tannous,
Orthopedic Surgery
- dear madame , are you sure you were given hyaluronic acid and not Corticosteroids ?? hyaluronic acid injections are mainly reserved for intra articular injection in case of early onset osteoarthritis ... Read More
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Osteoarthritis : Which Medical centers in Lebanon use "Autologous Stem Cell Therapy" in treating Arthritic Knees & Hips
Dr. Ziad Tannous,
Orthopedic Surgery
- To my knowledge stem cell therapy despite being promising is still in its experimental research phase, and still awaiting FDA approval
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Am 55 years old, suddenly cant walk on left knee,hurting & had feeling of heaviness.Dr did xray,bones r ok but need MRI cos cartilage probably damaged & causing pain. can it be very serious condition?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This is most likely osteoarthritis, which the most common form of arthitis (joint inflammation). What happens is that there's breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints. C... Read More
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