96
edits
Arthritis and rheumatic diseases: Difference between revisions
From OpenWetWare
Jump to navigationJump to search
→Potential for Tissue Engineering
| Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
===Rheumatic Diseases=== | ===Rheumatic Diseases=== | ||
==Potential for Tissue Engineering== | ==Potential for Tissue Engineering== | ||
===Existing Solutions=== | |||
Many of these ailments are degenerative, meaning they will destroy joints and/or organs. Therefore, there is an extensive need for solutions that only tissue engineering can provide. The most common engineered solutions are joint replacements. Depending on the condition, the joints requiring replacement can include knees, hips, and shoulders. Treatments such as spinal fusion can also be necessary. | |||
For diseases such as lupus that affect your internal organs, artificial organs are critical. Artificial kidneys, valves, bladder, hearts, lungs all can be used in patients with severe organ degeneration, directly or indirectly, caused by arthritis and rheumatic diseases. | |||
==Patient's Perspective== | ==Patient's Perspective== | ||
==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
