February’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer
February’s Coding Answer
Reduce the Danger of Falls
Common factors in arthritis patients increase falls risk
Young Patients, Old Knees
Knee OA may be more common in younger patients that previously thought
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a condition in which an area of jawbone is not covered by the gums that has lasted for more than eight weeks. ONJ occurs when a facial bone begins to starve from a permanent or temporary lack of blood. As the name indicates—with osteo meaning bone and necrosis meaning death—the bone begins to die, causing pain and deterioration.
Get the Most Out of Joint Replacement
Exercise can improve the outcomes in hip and knee replacement surgery
Healthy Bones in Children
Recent research provides insight into this important area of public health
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition of weak bone caused by a loss of bone mass and a change in bone structure. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is a form of osteoporosis caused by taking glucocorticoid medications, such as prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, etc.), prednisolone (Prelone), dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol), and cortisone (Cortone Acetate). These medications are used to help control many rheumatic diseases, including RA, systemic lupus erythematosus, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
Exercise and Arthritis
Arthritis is consistently used as a reason why people limit exercise. However, physically active individuals with arthritis are healthier, happier, and live longer than those who are inactive and unfit.
Coding Corner Question: May 2008
May’s Coding Challenge