Degenerative changes in the spine: Is this arthritis? Yes The term "degenerative changes" in the spine refers to osteoarthritis of the spine Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis Healthcare professionals also may refer to it as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease Osteoarthritis in the spine most commonly happens in the neck and lower back
Osteoarthritis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide It happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the condition most commonly affects joints in the hands, knees, hips and spine Osteoarthritis symptoms can usually be managed, although the damage to joints
Thumb arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Thumb arthritis can cause pain and swelling It can weaken the thumb and keep it from moving as it should This can make it hard to do simple tasks, such as turning doorknobs and opening jars Treatment most often involves both medicine and splints Sometimes thumb arthritis needs surgery
Torn meniscus - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic A torn meniscus can result from any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive pivoting or sudden stops and turns Even kneeling, deep squatting or lifting something heavy can sometimes lead to a torn meniscus In older adults, degenerative changes of the knee can contribute to a torn meniscus with little or no trauma
Advances in treatment of meniscus root tears - Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic researchers discuss findings of several years of investigation of meniscus root tears, shedding light on patients' sensation of a watermelon seed sliding around in the knee
Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities The symptoms interfere with a person's daily life Dementia isn't one specific disease Several diseases can cause dementia Memory loss is one of the early symptoms of dementia But having memory loss alone doesn't mean you have dementia because memory loss can have different causes
Osteoarthritis - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Lab tests Analyzing blood or joint fluid can help confirm the diagnosis Blood tests Although there's no blood test for osteoarthritis, certain tests can help rule out other causes of joint pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis Joint fluid analysis A needle might be used to draw fluid from an affected joint The fluid is then tested to determine whether your pain is caused by an inflammatory
Spondylolisthesis: Individualized approach for optimal outcomes As a high-volume center, Mayo Clinic regularly sees children and adults with congenital or degenerative spondylolisthesis Full-body electro-optical system (EOS) imaging, a low-radiation X-ray technology, is routinely used for diagnosis
Dry macular degeneration - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Dry macular degeneration is an eye condition that causes blurred vision or reduced central vision It is caused by the breakdown of a part of the retina known as the macula (MAK-u-luh) The macula is responsible for central vision This condition is common among people over 50