Synovitis
Synovitis refers to the inflammation of the synovial membrane, a specialized connective tissue lining the inner surface of joints and tendon sheaths. This condition results…
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disorder primarily affecting synovial joints. Unlike osteoarthritis, which results from wear and tear, RA is characterized by…
Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal disorder associated with psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches. PsA is an autoimmune disease…
Pseudogout
Pseudogout, medically known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), is an inflammatory joint condition characterized by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals in the…
Lyme Arthritis
Lyme arthritis is a late-stage complication of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through tick bites. It primarily affects the…
Enterococcus joint infection
Enterococcus species, particularly Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium, are Gram-positive bacteria responsible for a variety of infections, including those affecting the joints. Enterococcus joint infection,…
Enterobacter joint infection
Enterobacter joint infection is a rare but serious condition caused by Enterobacter species, a group of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria. These infections typically occur in…
Chronic gouty arthritis
Chronic gouty arthritis is a persistent and progressive form of gout, characterized by repeated episodes of joint inflammation and the deposition of urate crystals. Unlike…