Sentence examples for instability of joints from inspiring English sources

However, in humans osteophytes may be present without any affection of the cartilage [ 12], and it is assumed to be an adaptive and stabilizing reaction caused by instability of joints [ 13].

Normally, when shoes ware down it is at the outside aspect of the heel, the heel wares down because the instability of the joints in the foot and muscle imbalances in the arch of the foot.

The moderate instability of ankle joint present before DTOO has been improved and ankle joint pain resolved completely such that the patient could run.

Osteochondral defects (i.e., defects which affect both the articular cartilage and underlying subchondral bone) are often associated with mechanical instability of the joint, and therefore with the risk of inducing osteoarthritic degenerative changes.

Osteochondral defects (i.e., those that affect both the articular cartilage and underlying subchondral bone) are often associated with mechanical instability of the joint, and therefore with the risk of inducing osteoarthritic degenerative changes.

The instability of ankle joint before DTOO was improved with the talar articular surface and plantar surface of the hindfoot almost perpendicular to the tibial axis (b, c).

Other symptoms of OA include stiffness following rest and instability of the joint[ 2, 3].

Instability of hip joint in young adults is a challenging problem to treat.

This early subsidence and change of stem position may, however, cause some instability of the joint, resulting in dislocation.

OA is an age-related disease and besides pain and disability characterized by morning stiffness, reduced range of motion, instability of the joint and loss of health related quality of life [ 4, 5].

The repair mechanisms depend on several parameters: 1. the size of the original lesion; 2. the overall status of the articular cartilage; 3. the condition of the synovial membrane; and 4. the successful removal of the causative factors, such as mechanical overload, loose bone fragments between the opposing articular surfaces, or instability of the joint due to ligament damage [ 4, 5].