The topic Avascular Necrosis type of Wrist Arthritis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Arthritis of the Wrist.

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• Arthritis is a joint disorder characterized by an abnormal inflammation that affects one or more joints, within the body. Generally, arthritis increases with age. The majority of individuals who develop the condition begin experiencing pain and stiffness, in the affected joint or limb.
• Arthritis of the Wrist affects the wrist joint; especially the cartilage, bone, soft tissue surrounding the joint, muscles, and tendon.
• There are many causes of Arthritis of the Wrist. Major causes are: Degenerative osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and gout (gouty arthritis).

There are several different types of arthritis. The most common types of Wrist Arthritis that may develop include:

• Degenerative Osteoarthritis of Wrist: It is the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized by a progressive degeneration of cartilage, bones,  or synovial membrane, within the joint, usually over a prolonged time period
• Post-Traumatic Wrist Arthritis: It is a type of osteoarthritis. Post-Traumatic Wrist Arthritis is a progressive, degenerative disorder that may develop after a significantly traumatic injury to the wrist
• Avascular Necrosis of Wrist: Avascular necrosis of Wrist occurs when blood flow to wrist joint is disrupted. This results in tissue damage (of both the bone and soft tissue surrounding the joints). Common causes of avascular necrosis include, chronic steroidal therapy, sickle cell disease, and trauma to the joint
• Rheumatoid Arthritis involving Wrist: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune systemic inflammatory condition that may affect the lining of joints, surrounding tissues, or organs, within the body
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus causing Wrist Arthritis: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune systemic inflammatory condition that occurs when an individual’s immune system creates antibodies that accidentally attack healthy tissues and organs within the body
• Gout involving the Wrist Joint: A complex type of inflammatory arthritis, gouty arthritis is a medical condition caused by a high level of uric acid within the blood. A gout attack occurs with the abnormal formation of crystallized uric acid, resulting in inflammation of the joints. Gout generally affects small joints of the foot. Involvement of wrist joint by gout, is not common

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