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  What is acromioclavicular joint and where is it located? The acromioclavicular (ACJ) is a small joint between the collarbone (clavicle) and the tip of the shoulder blade (acromion). It is located at the tip of the shoulder forming the highest point of the shoulder. Like many other joints in the body, it has cartilage covering the ends of the bone, is surrounded by a capsule and stabilised by strong ligaments. This joint has minimal mobility. It is involved in overhead arm movement and when the arm is moved across the body. Arthritis of this joint is more common than that of the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) although is less common than that of the hip and the knee joints. It is mostly seen in the middle-aged people and weightlifters and hence the other name of the condition “Weightlifter’s Shoulder”. What are the symptoms of ACJ arthritis? Common presenting features include: Pain over the top of the shoulder Difficulty reaching the arm across the body as while putting on a ...

  June 15, 2021 What is hip osteoarthritis (OA) and why does it hurt? Osteoarthritis is the commonest form of arthritis and is a common cause of hip pain, especially amongst older people. It affects about 7% of men and 10% of women over the age of 45 years. The main problem in this condition is the degeneration of the cartilage covering the ends of the bones. The loss of cartilage and its shock absorbing, cushioning effect leads to the bones coming closer to each other and their thickening in an attempt to protect the joint. Bony growth called osteophytes form around the joint edges. The joints and the surrounding ligaments, tissues may also develop swelling (inflammation). Pain in arthritis may result from Inflammation (swelling) of joints Damage of joint tissues Overloading of surrounding structures such as the muscles and ligaments fatigue and extra effort required in mobilisation Many people are not able to able to identify the symptoms of hip arthritis and often ignore it as a...