Question 1

what does flexing a joint mean exactly?

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Flexing: Flexing a joint is that activity which brings the bones that form the joint in closer proximity to each other.  For example flexing the right elbow joint describes that movement when the right hand is moved to the right shoulder, narrowing the angle made by the lower arm meeting the upper arm.

Question 2

what does it mean if your double jointed?

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Loose ligaments: Being double jointed means that your ligaments allow more motion than other people's, i.e. That they are a little lax. Hypermobile is a term that physicians use to describe the situation where a patient's ligaments and soft tissue allow more motion of the joint than is typical. Often times, people without a medical background use the term double jointed to describe the same situation.

Question 3

what does it mean if someone if  double jointed?

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Elastin: You are double jointed because you have too much elastin in the ligaments that control the extremes of motion of your joints.  This allows for too much potential motion and therefor injury.

Question 4

what does narrowing of the first mcp joint mean?

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Arthritis: Narrowing of the first mcp joint is usually due to some form of arthritis to the area.  This may have several causes, as i would visit with my hand specialist or orthopedist before further narrowing or destruction occurs.

Question 5

there appears to be 
mild medial joint space loss bilaterally. what does this mean ?

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Medial joint space: You are born with a specific amount of joint space and through aging, wear and tear, arthritis, etc, that space can lessen. Mild means just a little, and medial means to the inside of the joint near your body. Have the Dr. clinically correlate theses findings with your physical exam to see if you need any treatment.

Question 6

is there a way to inject medication into the gout joint to dissolve the crystals away?

Accepted Answer

No: A similar medication called Krystexxa (pegloticase) can be infused through an I.V., but the vast majority of gout sufferers can be treated with anti-inflammatories or Colchicine for flares, and Allopurinol or Febuxostat to reduce uric acid.

Question 7

what does it mean to dislocate a joint?

Accepted Answer

Definition: Joints have different degrees on stability.  Some joints are naturally more stable than others.  All joints require soft tissue restraints in the form of ligaments and muscles to increase their stability.  When these structures are stretched or torn the joint can become unstable and pop out of place and is then termed a joint dislocation.

Question 8

pain in both pinky joints. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: need more info? is there a swelling is it related to trauma is it related to overuse?
 a list of possibilities it can be inflammation or infection. so if you're overly concerned see your doctor.

Question 9

what does inflammation of all body joints mean?

Accepted Answer

Systemic disease: It means there is swelling and pain involving several joint all over the body. It indicates a systemic process generally involving your immune system overactivity. There are lot of diseases that can produce generalized polyarthralgias and inflammation.  If you are having these symptoms, get checked by a rheumatologist who can run several tests to figure it out for you . Good luck.

Question 10

whats it mean to have joints subluxation?

Accepted Answer

Out of place: Sub means under, luxation relates to movement.  In some manner, the joint has moved from its normal position, resulting in pain, limited range of motion, and deformity.

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