Recovery from knee arthroplasty

After the knee arthroplasty operation recovery is usually rapid. In the hospital right after surgery early knee movement, within the first 24 hours, is encouraged. Recovery times can vary depending on the individual and the type of surgery carried out. Antibiotics and pain relief following knee arthroplasty The patient is provided with antibiotics to prevent infection and adequate pain relief […]

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Can Arthritis Affect Skin?

Skip to: What is arthritis? The severity and prevalence of arthritis related to age Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid nodules and vasculitis Arthritis is a condition of joint inflammation. Several types of arthritis exist, with some involving the skin, immune system, and blood vessels.   What is arthritis? Arthritis is a term used for inflammation of the joints, the tissues surrounding the […]

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Link between autoimmune, heart disease explained in mice

People with autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, even though none of these conditions seem to target the cardiovascular system directly. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis believe they have begun to understand the link between the two. Researchers studying mice with a psoriasis-like […]

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