Question 1

are ankle weights bad for joints?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It is always good to be active and exercise.  Proper weight lifting technique is important.  Also, ankle weights can be used safely.  However, if your joints are hurting after using these weights, you need to determine if you should continue using them.

Question 2

does joint damage cause? carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

May: Carpal tunnel is a tunnel bounded on the top with 8 small carpal bones and a tight fascia underneath through which some tendons and median nerve travel from forearm to hand.If there are injuries the wrist joint or intercarpal joints they can compress the median nerve.But it is not that common.

Question 3

can ?cracking your fingers can cause joint damage?

Accepted Answer

Not proven: There is no evidence to that effect.

Question 4

how dangerous is accutane. does it really cause permanent joint damage and gi problems like ibs? can side effects be permanent?

Accepted Answer

Worth the risk: The claimed link to inflammatory bowel disease -- which I thought was just bad studies -- was laid to rest by a meta-analysis in 2016; anyone still talking should know this. The arthritis is rare and we know little about it -- whether it's cause and effect is unsettled. Acne is a grave social and professional liability. If you need this Rx, go for it with close guidance.

Question 5

what do you look for in grading si joint damage?

Accepted Answer

Excellent radiologst: The sacroiliac (SI) joint has several unique anatomical features that make it 1 of the more challenging joints to image.The joint is difficult to profile well on radiographic views,&amp; thus the radiographic findings of sacroiliitis are often equivocal.CT images can usually show the findings of sacroiliitis &amp; osteoarthritis earlier than radiographs. MRI performed with proper sequences is excellent.

Question 6

what are treatment for ac joint damage?

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AC separation: Treatment for ac separation depends on severity of the injury. Ac separations are classified type i-vi. Type i and ii are all treated non-operatively. Type iv-vi are all fixed surgically. Type iii management varies depending on the patient. Some are fixed acutely, but most still managed conservatively.

Question 7

i am on methotrexate for psoriasis.tested this week, no inflamation or joint damage.any point staying on med.thanks?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate: Your physician needs to take the decision when to stop according to the stage you presented earlier.

Question 8

when i move my arm the joint cracks. could it be joint damage from the car accident i was the front seat passenger in?

Accepted Answer

Arm cracks: Get x-ray and good physical exam, providing complete history.

Question 9

can x rays see joint damage?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Depending on the degree and type of damage.  Mri is much more sensitive in evaluating the joints.

Question 10

what to do if i have some joint damage in my hip (not a lot and my doctor said it wasn't arthritisto anyone?

Accepted Answer

Joint damage: Start a good exercise program  with specific exercises to build up the muscles around the hip joints

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