Bone And Joint Infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
Follow the link below for information about the causes and treatments for various joint diseases.
- Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis means an infection of bone, which can either be acute (of recent onset) or chronic (longstanding). Bacteria are the usual infectious agents. The two likely access methods are by primary infection of the bloodstream (including ...
- Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common disease of old age, which results in a decrease in the amount of bone in the skeleton, as well as a deterioration in the bone structure. These changes result in a weakening of the skeleton, leading to an increased chance ...
- Paget's Disease
Pagets disease is the most common form of bone inflammation, or osteitis. The bones become weakened, soft and abnormally enlarged. Any part of the skeleton can be affected, but the most common sites include the skull, spine, pelvis, thigh bone, ...
Last updated: 16 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 16 May, 2012
