My doctor has given me antibiotics for a chest infection. I had a fever and aches and pains in the days before the infection. I understand that most chest infections are caused by a virus which antibiotics have no effect against. I am against taking antibiotics for anything as the over use and over prescription of...
Arthrosis is a degenerative disease of the joint where the cartilage lining the joint erodes over time. This disease is usually caused by chronic wear and tear of the cartilage around a joint, eventually leading to the cartilage wearing away completely, often resulting in your joint having bone-to-bone contact. Arthrosis is most common in the joints of your knees, hips, hands and spine. However, it can affect any joints. The main cause of Arthrosis is mechanical stress on the articular surface of the cartilage, where the cartilaginous tissue cannot withstand this stress.
Degeneration causes the cartilage that cushions the joint to wear out. This type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis. Doctors sometimes refer to this type of arthritis as arthrosis. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint in the shoulder is a common spot for osteoarthritis to develop in middle age.Degeneration of the AC joint can be painful and can cause difficulty using the shoulder for everyday activities.egeneration causes the cartilage that cushions the joint to wear out. This type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis. Doctors sometimes refer to this type of arthritis as arthrosis. The acromioclavicular (AC) joint in the shoulder is a common spot for osteoarthritis to develop in middle age.