Sentences with phrase «thinning of joint cartilage»

Osteoarthritis includes the thinning of joint cartilage (a protecting cushioning between bones), the buildup of fluid inside the joint, and, finally, the formation of bony growths inside the joint.

Not exact matches

There is a new study showing that in ballet dancers, it is extreme range of motion rather than hip joint structure, that leads to hip pathologies that may eventually require surgery such as thinning of articular cartilage, labral tears and osteoarthritis.

There is a thin layer of tissue surrounding the cartilage on the surface of joints called the pericellular matrix (PCM).

The gradual decrease of this protective cartilage can result in painful bone - on - bone contact and a thinning of the synovial fluid which helps cushion the joint.

The cartilage around the joint becomes thin and loses its elasticity, causing inflammation, as the top of the femur bone rubs against the hip.

This is a wearing and thinning of the cartilage in the joint, leading to bone spurs and cysts that induce inflammation and pain.

Pets with osteoarthritis have a thinning of this cartilage, increased inflammation, and bony growths within the joint.