Definition The abbreviation COPD stands for “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease”. Chronic means that the disease lasts for a long time. Obstructive means that COPD is accompanied by a narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which causes a large proportion of the symptoms, e.g. shortness of breath. COPD cannot be treated in its cause, but only symptomatically. … Life expectancy with COPD
What factors have a negative impact on life expectancy in COPD? Smoking is a common cause of COPD. If the patient does not give up cigarettes after the diagnosis is made, the progression of the disease is accelerated. Life expectancy is negatively affected by this, and studies have shown a shortening of life compared to … What factors have a negative impact on life expectancy in COPD? | Life expectancy with COPD
Introduction In osteochondrosis dissecans, part of the bone underneath the articular cartilage dies, allowing it to detach and become loose in the joint cavity (dissection). The exact causes leading to this disease are not yet fully understood, but repetitive trauma or overloading as well as circulatory disorders of the bone seem to play a role. … Stages of osteochondrosis dissecans
Stage 3 The next step is fragmentation. This is classically referred to as fragmentation when ball joints such as the femoral head are affected, since this ball disintegrates in the X-ray image, leaving small fragments behind. The first detachments of the cartilage-bone structure also occur in other affected joints. For the time being, however, the … Stage 3 | Stages of osteochondrosis dissecans
Prognosis Overall, healing can be achieved at any stage without restriction. However, it is important to note that cartilage is a slowly regenerating tissue. As a result, it can take months or even years before a completely unrestricted use of the joint is possible. All articles in this series: Stages of osteochondrosis dissecans Stage 3 … Prognosis | Stages of osteochondrosis dissecans
Types of arthrosis stages There are different classifications according to which the stages of arthrosis are classified. According to the X-ray image, the different stages are classified according to Kellgren and Lawrence. The cartilage damage is classified according to Outerbridge. The different stages of arthrosis A progressing arthrosis is divided into a total of three … Arthrosis stages
Arthrosis stages of the hip of the first stage of hip joint arthrosis often causes pain when the hip joint is put under heavy strain. The pain is caused by wear and tear in the joint itself, but muscle pain can also occur due to an unconsciously adopted relieving posture. This often leads to muscle … Arthrosis stages of the hip | Arthrosis stages