Bursitis- inflammation of a bursa usually caused by a blow or friction
Tendonitis- inflammation of tendon sheaths (covering around tendons)
Arthritis- inflammatory or degenerative diseases of joints, over 100 dif. types, the most widespread crippling disease in the USA
Osteoarthritis- the most common arthritis, probably related to normal aging processes, physical trauma, or repetitive motion
Rheumatoid- an autoimmune disease, symptoms begin w/ bilateral inflammation of certain joints such as hands, often leads to deformities
Gouty arthritis- inflammation of joints is caused by a deposition of urate crystals from blood, can usually control diet &limit alcohol use