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Joint Imbalance
Homeostatic imbalences
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sprain | the ligaments reinforcing a joint are stretched or torn. |
| Cartilage tears | often occur at the knee, when a meniscus is subjected to compression and shear stress at the same time. |
| Dislocations | occur when the bones are forced out of alignment. |
| Bursitis | an inflammation of the bursa, usually caused by a blow or friction; tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons and usually caused by overuse. |
| Arthritis | describes many inflammatory or degenerative diseases that damage the joints, resulting in pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joint. |
| Osteoarthritis | most common chronic arthritis. It is the result of breakdown of articular cartilage and subsequent thickening of bone tissue. |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | chronic inflammatory disorder that is an autoimmune disease. |
| Gouty arthritis | results when uric is deposited in the soft tissues of the joints. |