Joints
A joint (joynt) is where two or more bones are joined together.
Types of joints[edit | edit source]
Joints can be rigid, like the joints between the bones in your skull, or movable, like knees, hips, and shoulders.
Cartilage in joints[edit | edit source]
Many joints have cartilage (KAHRT-lij) on the ends of the bones where they come together. Healthy cartilage helps you move by allowing bones to glide over one another. It also protects bones by preventing them from rubbing against each other.
Healthy joints[edit | edit source]
Keeping your joints healthy will allow you to run, walk, jump, play sports, and do the other things you like to do. Physical activity, a balanced diet, avoiding injuries, and getting plenty of sleep will help you stay healthy and keep your joints healthy too.
Rheumatologic diseases[edit source]
Arthritis is often used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints. Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Rheumatologic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.
Rheumatology and | Connective Tissue Diseases |
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Ankylosing spondylitis | Arthritis |
Arthritis and Rheumatic diseases | Autoimmune diseases |
Autoinflammatory diseases | Behçet’s disease |
Bursitis | Giant cell arteritis |
Gout | Juvenile arthritis |
Knee problems | Lupus |
Osteoarthritis | Polymyalgia rheumatica |
Psoriatic arthritis | Reactive arthritis |
Rheumatoid arthritis | Scleroderma |
Sjögren’s syndrome | Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus) |
Tendinitis | Rheumatologic diseases |
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