If a bone fracture also occurs, this is called a complex dislocation. Injuries that affect the muscles, ligaments, or other tissues in the joint can cause pain and inflammation in this area of the body. Sporting injuries, especially those resulting from high impact activities, often affect hinge joints.
Experts are predicting rising rates of arthritis in the United States due to an aging population. It is important that people try to keep the joints healthy as they get older.
Some people use natural supplements, such as glucosamine or chondroitin, for joint health. Glucosamine and chondroitin are both present in cartilage and synovial fluid. Some people believe that taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements can help preserve cartilage in the joints that osteoarthritis has affected. In a study , researchers analyzed the findings of different studies on the health benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin.
They did not find convincing evidence that these supplements are an effective treatment for osteoarthritis. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health also report that the evidence to support the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin is unclear.
Researchers need to conduct more studies to determine the effects of these supplements. There is no cure for osteoarthritis, but people can manage the condition using medication to slow down or prevent its progression.
Medications can also relieve symptoms. Aerobic activity and strength training may help people with osteoarthritis who are dealing with pain and mobility issues. Hinge joints allow the movement of certain parts of the body in one plane. There are hinge joints in the fingers, toes, knees, elbows, and ankles. Although hinge joints are stable, people can still dislocate a bone in them. Osteoarthritis is common in hinge joints. People with osteoarthritis can try specific exercise programs that include aerobic and strength activities to help prevent the condition from worsening.
Physical activity may also reduce osteoarthritis-related pain. The knee is one of the body's more complicated joints and is susceptible to various injuries. Not all are severe, but some can last longer than others…. The Elbow The elbow joint, or humeroulnar joint, connects the upper portion of the arm humerus to the two bones in the lower arms radius and ulna.
The Hand Your hand is full of hinge joints that connect your fingers together and help them move. There are three sets of joints in our hands: The metacarpophalangeal joints are hinge joints between the metacarpal bones of the hand and the phalanges, or finger bones. When you make a fist, your knuckles appear at your metacarpophalangeal joints.
The proximal interphalangeal joints are located between the first and second phalange. Proximal interphalangeal joints form knuckles in the middle of the finger. This joint uses the term "proximal" because it is closer to the rest of the body. The distal interphalangeal joints are hinge joints between the second and third phalanges. These joints are the ones closest to the tips of the fingers; they are named "distal" because they are the farthest away from the body. Your thumbs are missing this joint because they only have two pl Both sets of interphalangeal joints on the fingers exhibit two movements: flexion closing your hand into a fist and extension straightening out your fingers.
The Foot Your feet have the same three types of hinge joints as your hands. The Knee There are two large hinge joints in the knee: the tibiofemoral joint, which attaches your thigh femur to your lower leg tibia , and the patellofemoral joint, which attaches the femur to the patella kneecap. The Ankle Your ankle joint is another type of hinge joint that is responsible for the motion of your feet at the ankles.
The hinge joint location of the ankle is made up of three separate joints: The talocrural joint connects the talus bone on top of the foot to the tibia and fibula leg bones and takes care of the front-to-back motion. The subtalar joint is located where the talus and calcaneus heel bone come together. It allows for inversion movement toward the inside of the leg and eversion movement toward the outside of the leg. Located between the femur of the leg and the tibia and fibula of the lower leg, the knee is the largest and most complicated hinge joint in the human body.
The knee has evolved to be incredibly strong and durable while maintaining the wide range of motion necessary for locomotion. This lack of reinforcement allows the knee to rotate slightly when flexed as well as enjoy a large degree of flexion.
The meniscus, a pad of fibrocartilage between the femur and tibia, acts as a shock absorber to prevent collisions between the bones during high impact activities such as running and jumping.
By: Tim Taylor. Last Updated: Jul 3, Additional Resources Veterinary Technician.
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