Arthritis
Arthritis is a very common ailment but not well understood. The word arthritis does not indicate a single disease but rather it refers to joint pain or joint disease. 100 different types exist. People of all ages, sex and race can develop arthritis. It is the leading cause of disability in America. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some form of joint pain or disease. It is common among women and occurs more as people get older. Symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion (ROM). Symptoms can come and go, they can be mild, moderate or severe. They can stay the same for years, but can get worse over time. In severe cases it may result in chronic pain, the inability to do daily chores and be difficult to walk or climb stairs. It can cause permanent joint damage and changes. These changes might be visible, i.e. knobby finger joints, but usually can only be seen on x-rays. There are some types of arthritis that affect the eyes, heart, kidneys, lungs, and skin. For Answers to any questions you may have please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900
Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
About 1.5 million people in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic, autoimmune disease characterized by pain and inflammation of the joints. With RA, the immune system, which protects our well-being by attacking foreign...
Ankle & Foot Diagnostic Imaging Arthritis & Trauma II| El Paso, TX.
Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocation M/C dislocation of the foot at tarsal-metatarsal articulation (Lisfranc joint). Direct impact or landing and plantar or dorsal flexing the foot. Lisfranc ligament holding 2nd MT base and 1st Cu is torn. Manifests with or w/o...
How Arthritis Can Affect the Knee
Arthritis is characterized as the inflammation of one or multiple joints. The most common symptoms of arthritis include pain and discomfort, swelling, inflammation, and stiffness, among others. Arthritis may affect any joint in the human body, however, it commonly...
Knee Arthritis: Diagnostic Imaging Approaches II | El Paso, TX.
Sagittal Fluid Sensitivity Sagittal Fluid Sensitive MR slice showing large synovial popliteal (Baker’s) cyst (above top image) and sizeable synovial effusion (above bottom image) Note multiple patchy dark signal areas on both images, representing fibrinoid...
Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part II. Differential Diagnosis
The knee is the largest joint in the human body, where the complex structures of the lower and upper legs come together. Consisting of three bones, the femur, the tibia, and the patella which are surrounded by a variety of soft tissues, including cartilage, tendons...
Knee Arthritis: Diagnostic Imaging Approaches I | El Paso, TX.
Degenerative Knee Arthritis Knee Arthritis Knee OA (arthrosis) is the m/c symptomatic OA with 240 cases per 100,000, 12.5% of people >45 y.o. Modifiable risk factors: trauma, obesity, lack of fitness, muscle weakness Non-modifiable: women>men, aging, genetics,...
Evaluation of Patients Presenting with Knee Pain: Part I. History, Physical Examination, Radiographs, and Laboratory Tests
Knee pain is a common health issue among athletes and the general population alike. Although symptoms of knee pain can be debilitating and frustrating, knee pain is often a very treatable health issue. The knee is a complex structure made up of three bones: the lower section of the thighbone, the upper region of the shinbone, and the kneecap.
Powerful soft tissues, such as the tendons and ligaments of the knee as well as the cartilage beneath the kneecap and between the bones, hold these structures together in order to stabilize and support the knee. However, a variety of injuries and/or conditions can ultimately lead to knee pain. The purpose of the article below is to evaluate patients with knee pain.
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Diagnosis of Hip Complaints: Arthritis & Neoplasms Part II | El Paso, TX.
Ischemic Osteonecrosis Ischemic Osteonecrosis (More accurate term) aka avascular necrosis AVN: this term describes subarticular (subchondral) bone death Intramedullary bone infarct: depicts osteonecrosis within the medullary cavity of the bone (above x-ray...
Diagnosis of Hip Complaints: Arthritis & Neoplasms Part I | El Paso, TX.
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) Macroscopic & Microscopic Appearance of Normal vs. Damaged Articular Hyaline Cartilage by DJD Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) aka Osteoarthrosis Symptomatic and potentially disabling DJD Progressive damage and loss of the articular...
Ankylosing Spondylitis Sufferers Find Relief With Chiropractic. El Paso, TX.
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of arthritis that typically begins during adolescence or in a person’s early twenties and occurs more often in men than in women. However, once experiences onset, they are affected for the rest of their lives. It is estimated that...
Spinal Arthritis Diagnostic Imaging Approach Part II
Spinal Arthritis Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL). Less frequent than DISH. Greater clinical importance d/t spinal canal stenosis and cervical myelopathy Asian patients are at higher risk Both OPLL & DISH may co-exist and...
Spinal Arthritis Diagnostic Imaging Approach Part I
Degenerative Arthritis Spinal Arthritis: Spondylosis aka Degenerative disease of the spine represents an evolution of changes affecting most mobile spinal segments beginning with: Intervertebral disc (IVD) dehydration (desiccation) and degeneration aka Degenerative...
Imaging the Spine in Arthritis: a Pictorial Review
Many types of arthritis can affect the structure and function of the muscles, bones and/or joints, causing symptoms such
Arthritis Pain Management Treatment
Dr. Alex Jimenez has helped me a lot. The pain is less, it’s not painful. My back is able to loosen up, I’ve started to walk better and the pain is gone, not completely but it’s on its way. It’s helped me tremendously to where I couldn’t...