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What is Sacroiliitis? Sacroiliitis is the inflammation of one or either both sacroiliac joints. These two joints are found where the sacrum (the triangular last...

What is Enthesitis? The skeletal system consists of different components, including bones, tendons, and ligaments. Together, these tissues give support to the body and permit...

What is Enthesitis-Related Arthritis? Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) is one kind of arthritis. People with ERA not only include joint swelling or inflammation (arthritis) but even...

What is Reactive Arthritis? Reactive arthritis is joint pain and swelling started by an infection in another aspect of the body most frequently the intestines,...

What is Arthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint? Temporomandibular Joint arthritis is characterized by chronic wear and tear (degeneration) of the TM Joint hard and soft...

What is Lyme Arthritis? Lyme disorder is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and infrequently, Borrelia mayonii. It is transferred to humans via the bite...

What is Juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is inflammation (swelling) of one or more of the patient’s joints. It first appears before your...

What is Arthritis-dermatitis syndrome? Arthritis-dermatitis syndrome is a form of Disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) that usually include three types of manifestations such as dermatitis, tenosynovitis,...

What is Chikungunya? Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to people via the bites of mosquitoes infected with the chikungunya virus. It was first defined...

What is Periarthritis? Periarthritis, also known as calcific periarthritis, is a painful condition that occurs when calcium crystals construct around your joints or in the...