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Joint diseases
Most bones are connected with each other by joints. Each end of the bone that forms a joint has a surface covered with articular cartilage. Cartilage is a slippery, smooth substance that assures minimal friction during motion. Each joint is encapsulated in synovial capsule. The internal surface of this capsule produces a lubricating fluid (synovial fluid). The stability of each joint is maintained by ligamentous apparatus.
Joints work like a hinge – up and down; others are more like a swivel and have several planes of motion. Some joints, such as the wrist, are comprised of many bones and small joints which combine to produce very complex motions.
The most common joint disease is arthritis. There are over 100 types of arthritis. It may appear suddenly or gradually, affect one or several joints. Different types of arthritis affect joints in different ways. Disturbances of their function may appear because of inflammation or degenerative process. Usually arthritis lasts for a long time (even for a lifetime). It is so because of damage and loss of cartilage and erosion of adjacent bone.
Another large group is traumatic injuries to joints.
Our well-equipped operation units and skilled staff cure severe joint diseases of different location using arthroscopy, joint replacement, techniques developed in our Center, exercise therapy and rehabilitation procedures.
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