Arthritis
Arthritis is a joint disorder in
which there is inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint
pain. There are many types of arthritis and over 100 have been identified. The causes
of arthritis include injury, metabolic abnormalities, hereditary factors,
effect of infections, and a misdirected immune system. Arthritis is mostly
common among women and occurs as people get older. Severe arthritis can result
in chronic pain, inability to do daily activities and can cause difficulty in walking.
<span>Magnetic resonance imaging
is a technology that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce high
quality 2 or 3 dimensional images of the brain structure without using
radioactive tracers and ionizing radiation. The magnetic resonance intensity is
proportional to the density of the protons in various tissues.</span>
