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Joint Swelling
Alternate Names : Finger Swelling, Hip Swelling, Knee Swelling, Swelling of a Joint, Toe Swelling
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The Structure of a Joint
Today's Top News Stories | • | Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly - Jul 19, 2008, 09:00
Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says. | • | Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab - Jul 18, 2008, 19:00
Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say. | • | Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008, 09:24
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| • | Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking - Jul 18, 2008, 16:00
French researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less time. | • | Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections - Jul 18, 2008, 17:00
But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds. |
Joints, particularly hinge joints like the elbow and the knee, are complex structures made up of bone, muscles, synovium and cartilage and ligaments, designed to bear weight and move the body through space. The knee consists of the femur (thigh bone) above, and the tibia (shin bone) and fibula below. The patella, or kneecap rides on top of the lower portion of the femur and the top portion of the tibia. The muscles and ligaments connect these bones and the space between them is cushioned by fluid-filled capsules (synovia) and cartilage. When muscles are exercised, they pull on the bones, strengthening them. The range of motion of a joint represents how far it can be flexed (bent) and extended (stretched).
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• Definition
• Joint Swelling: Overview & Considerations
• Joint Swelling: Common Causes
• Joint Swelling: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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Tests & Exams
• Blood Differential
• CBC
• Joint X-Ray
Other Topics
• Fever
• Joint Pain
• Physical Examination
• Rashes
• Swelling
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