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Chapter 8: Joints Flashcards

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what are joints?

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where two bones meet

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where is the only point that bones can move?

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at joints

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what is the function of joints?

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allow mobility while preserving bone strength

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the amount of movement in a bone is determined by

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the anatomical structure

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in what two ways are joints classed?

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  1. functionally by the ROM

2. structurally by anatomical organization

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describe the movement and strength of synarthrosis joints

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no movement, very strong

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describe the movement, strength, and structure of amphiarthrosis joints

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little movement, middle strength, articulating bones connected by collagen fibers or cartilage

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describe the movement and strength of diarthrosis joints

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freely movable, weak

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what are the 4 structural classes of joints?

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  1. fibrous
  2. cartilaginous
  3. bony
  4. synovial
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what are the three types of fibrous joints?

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  1. suture
  2. gomphosis
  3. syndesmosis
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describe the structure and location of suture joints. What ROM?

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synarthrotic joint connected by dense fibrous connective tissue, located between bones of skull. No ROM

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describe the structure and location of gomphosis joints. What ROM?

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synarthrotic joints binding teeth to bony sockets in maxillae and mandible. No ROM

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describe the structure and location of syndesmosis joints. What ROM?

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amphiarthotic joint with bones connected by a ligament, distal joint between tibia and fibula and radius and ulna. Little ROM

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describe the structure and location of synchondrosis joints

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synarthrotic joint formed by rigid cartilaginous bridge between two articulating bones. Between ends of first pair of ribs and sternum. No ROM

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describe the structure and location of synostosis joints. What ROM?

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synarthrotic joint, totally rigid (bony), immovable. Formed when bones fuse; frontal suture, epiphyseal lines. No ROM

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what are the 2 types of cartilaginous joints?

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  1. synchondrosis

2. symphysis

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what is the only type of bony joint?

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synostosis

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what is the structure and location of symphasis joints? ROM?

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bones held together by cartilage, between pubic bones, little movement

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what is the structure and location of synovial joints? ROM?

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diarthrotic joint located at ends of long bones. Full ROM

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what are the four components of a synovial joint?

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  1. articular cartilage
  2. joint capsule
  3. synovial membrane
  4. joint cavity
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describe the structure and fuction of the articular cartilage in synovial joint

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covers bone ends, structure like hyaline cartilage with no perichondrium and its matrix contains more water

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describe the structure and function of the joint capsule in synovial joint

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sac enclosing ends of bones, reinforced by tendons and ligaments, continous with the periosteum of two bones.
Adds strength and mobility

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describe the structure and function of the synovial membrane in a synovial joint

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lines internal joint capsule, secretes synovial fluid into joint cavity. Lubricates, cushions, prevents abrasion, and suports chondrocytes

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describe the structure of synovial fluid

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clear, straw coloured, viscous due to hyaluronic acid (like raw egg whites)

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how does the synovial fluid reach the cartilage?
produced by synovial membrane, moves from aereolar tissue to joint cavity, percolates through articular cartilage
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what are the 3 main functions of the synovial fluid?
1. lubrication 2. nutrition distribution 3. shock absorption
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describe the lubriacation function of synovial fluid
under compression, fluid squeezes out of cartilage into joint cavity to reduce friction between bones
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describe the nutrition distribuation function of synovial fluid
fluid circulates constantly, providing nutrients and removing wastes
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what assists in circulation of synovial fluid?
compression and expansion of articular cartilage
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desrcibe how synovial fluid assists in shock | absorption
viscosity increases with increased pressure
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what is the function of the accessory structures supporting the knee?
provide support an additional stability
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what are the 5 accessory structures supporting the knee joint?
1. quadriceps muscle 2. bursa 3. fat pads 4. meniscus 5. accessory ligaments
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how does the qudriceps muscle support the knee?
limits ROM and provides mechanical support
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what is the bursa and how does it support the knee joint?
small, thin, fluid-filled pocket of synovial fluid, lined with synovial membrane that reduces friction and acts as shock absorber
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where does the bursa form?
in connective tissue outside a joint capsule
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what are fat pads, and how do they support the knee joint?
localized masses of adipose tissue covered by a layer of synovial membrane. Protect artcular cartilage and fill in spaces created as joint moves and cavity changes shape
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where are fat pads located relative to a joint?
superficial to joint capsule
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what is the meniscus and how does it support the knee joint?
pad of fibrocartilage between opposing bones in synovial joint. May subdivide synovial cavity or channel synovial fluid flow. It allows variations in shapes of the articular surfaces
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what type of ligaments support the knee joint?
extrinsic ligaments (separate from capsule).
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what two extrinsic ligaments support the knee? How do they support the joint?
1. patellar 2. cruciate support, strengthen and reinforce synovial joints
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greater ROM means ____ joints
weaker
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another word for dislocation
luxarion
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what is dislocation or luxation?
movement beyond normal ROM
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what happens to a joint that is dislocated?
articulating surfaces forced out of position, damaging surface of joints
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where does joint pain come from?
nerves monitoring capsule and surrounding tissue
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are their pain receptors in the joint capsule?
no
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flexion and extension refer to movement at what joints?
hinge joints of long bones
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flexion
decreases angle of joint
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extension
increases the angle of a joint
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hypertension
extension past anatomical position
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abduction and adduction refer to the movements of the
appendicular skeleton
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abduction
movement away from midline of the body
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adduction
movement towards the midline of the body
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describe the strength and ROM of the joints in the axial skeleton
strong, no to little movement
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give 2 examples of joints in the axial skeleton
1. atlanto-occipital joint between the atlas and occipital bone 2. atlanto-axial joint between C1 and C2
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describe the strength and ROM of the joints in the appendicular skeleton
extensive ROM, often weaker than those of axial skeleton
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what are the synchondroses of the vertebral column?
intervertebral joints, forming intervertebral disks
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intervertebral disks account for how much of the vertebral column?
1/4
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what causes the vertebral column to shrink with age?
water content decreases
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what is another implication of water content decreasing in vertbral disks?
reduced cushioning, increased risk for injury
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what are intervertebral disk diseases (IVDD)?
bulging disk and herniated disk
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what causes bulging disk IVDD?
weakened posterior longitudinal ligamnets causes tough outer layer of cartilage to bulge out laterally
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what happens in herniated disk IVDD?
nucleus pulposus breaks through anulus fibrosus and protrudes into vertebral canal
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what happens to the spinal nerves in herniated disk IVDD?
they compress and can become numb on one side
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what is osteopenia?
inadequate ossification leading to loss of bone mass, which may lead to osteoporosis
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when does osteopenia typically set in?
30-40 years old
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which sex does osteopenia typically affect more severely?
female
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what causes osteopenia
1. lack of estrogen 2. lack of exercise 3. excessive alcohol consumption 4. smoking 5. medications 6. radiation
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what two causes of osteopenia have a synergistic effect?
excessive drinking and smoking
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what is osteoporosis
bone loss suffiecient enough to affect normal function
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what are the causes of osteoporosis?
1. low estrogen 2. diet 3. alcoholism 4. anorexis 5. kidney disease 6. medications 7. lack of exercise 8. smoking
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on average, how much do people shrink per decade after 40?
quarter to a third of an inch
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which joint in the body has the greatest ROM?
shoulder joint
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what is another name for the shoulder joint
glenohumoral joint
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what joint in the body is the most frequently dislocated?
shoulder/glenohumoral joint
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what joints are ball-and-socket diarthrosis type?
1. shoulder (head of humerus and glenoid cavity of scapula) | 2. Hip (head of femur and fossa of acetabulum)
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the ball-and-socket joint of glenohumoral joint is stabalized by
5 major ligaments, surrounding muscles, and associated tendons
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what is the role of the bursae in the shoulder joint?
reduce friction by surrounding tendon of the biceps brachii as it passes through the articular capsule
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ball-and-socket joints permit what types of movement?
flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, circumduction, rotation
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how is the head of the femur attached to the acetabulum?
acetabular labrum
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what is the acetabular labrum? Function?
Rim of fibrocartilage that increases depth of joint cavity and helps seal in synovial fluid
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what is the function of the articular capsule of the hip?
encloses head and neck of femur
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what reinforces the articular capsule of the hip?
5 ligamnets
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the elbow joint is a _____ joint involving the ___, ____, and _____
complex hinge joint, involving radius, ulna, and humerus
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2 reasons why the elbow joint is extremely stable
1. bony surfaces of hemerus and ulna interlock | 2. strong ligaments reinforce the articular capsule
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what is the largest and strongest articulation in the body?
humero-ulnar joint
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how does the humero-ulnar joint work?
like a door hige
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the ____ of the humerus articulates with the ___ of the ulna
trochlea of humerus articulates with trochlear notch of ulna
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what determine the plane of movement in the humero-ulnar joint?
shape of the trochlear notch
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what limits the degree of extension in the humero-ulnar joint?
shapes of the olecranon fossa and olecranon
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the knee contains 3 separate articulations, where are they located?
2 between the femur and tibia and 1 between the patella and patellar surface of the femur
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what are the two knee articulations between the femur and tibia?
1. medial condyle of tibia to medial condyle of femur | 2. lateral condyle of tibia to lateral condyle of femur
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what is the functions of the 3 knee articulations?
flexion, extension, very limited rotation
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what bone is not part of the knee joint
fibula
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what provides laterla support to the knee joint?
fibular collateral ligament (lateral collateral ligament/LCL)
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the quadriceps muscle continues as ___ to ___
patellar ligament; anterior tibial surface
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what provides medial support to the knee joint?
tibial collateral ligament (medial collateral ligament/MCL)
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what are the popliteal ligaments. What is their function?
ligaments that run between femur and heads of tibia and fibula. Support knee
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what are the medial and lateral menisci? Location and function?
pair of fibrocartilage pads between femoral and tibial surfaces. Act as cushions and provide lateral stability to knee
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what is the anterior cruciate ligament?
ACL. Responsible for locking and unlocking knee
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how is the ACL involved in movement of knee?
at full extension, slight lateral rotation of tibia tightens ACL and forces lateral meniscus between tibia and femur
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rheumatism
general term indicating pain and stiffness in bones/muscles
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what is arthritis?
all rheumatic diseases that affect synovial joints
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arthritis always involves
damage to articular cartilage
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what are the 3 types of arthritis?
1. osteoarthritis 2. rheumatoid arthritis 3. gouty arthritis
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what are 2 other names for osteoarthritis?
degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease
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what is the most common form of arthritis?
osteoarthritis
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what age individuals are most affected by osteoarthritis?
over 60
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osteoarthritis affects what % of men/women over 60?
15% men and 25% women
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what are the causes of osteoarthritis?
cumulative wear and tear on joints and genetic factors affecting collagen formation
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what does normal articular cartilage look like?
smooth slick surface, thick with homogeneous matrix
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what does articular cartilage look like after it has been damaged by osteoarthritis?
rough, bristly collagen fibres on the surface
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what is the effect of rough collagen fibre on the surface of articular cartilage?
increases friction and inflammation, can cause further degeneration
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what is an arthroscope? Function?
narrow, flexible fiberoptic tube with tiny camera that allows exploration of joint without major surgery.
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what is arthroscopic surgery?
use of arthroscope and other small flexible tools to conduct surgery with only small incisions
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what is MRI and its function?
magnetic resonance imaging. Allows visualization of soft tissue outside joint cavity, not visible with arthroscope
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what are 2 benefits of MRI?
cost-effective and noninvasive
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what are the benefits of artificial joints?
can restore mobility and relieve pain
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what are the pitfalls of artificial joints?
cannot perform high-impact activities, only last about 15 years and can't really be replaced
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what is the best primary method of treatment for joint problems?
keep moving! It will squeeze fluid out of cartilage to lubricate the joint

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