Remicade For Osteoarthritis Of The Spine
Pronounced: (in-FLICKS-ih-mab)
Uses
This medication is used to treat certain types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis), certain bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), and a certain severe skin disease (chronic plaque psoriasis). In these conditions, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissues. Infliximab works by blocking the actions of a certain natural substance (tumor...
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From Our Sources
Osteoarthritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypertrophic osteoarthritis; Osteoarthrosis; Degenerative joint disease; DJD; OA; Arthritis - osteoarthritisTreatmentOA cannot be cured. It will also... Read more »
Lumbosacral spine CT
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal CT; CT - lumbosacral spine Normal Values What abnormal results mean CT of the lumbosacral spine may reveal the... Read more »
Osteoarthritis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Inside a joint, a tissue called cartilage cushions the joint and prevents the bones from rubbing against each other.... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The pain of osteoarthritis typically begins gradually after age 40 and progresses slowly over many years. Younger people with the condition may have... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. In this disorder, a joint loses cartilage, the... Read more »
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12 Tips for Preventing Osteoarthritis
Get Enough Vitamin D There seems to be an association of low vitamin D and symptoms of OA, but not with loss of cartilage. Evidence for the importance of Vitamin D for bone health is well established and it is becoming apparent that Vitamin D is...
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