Focal defect of the cartilage. Defect of the articular cartilage due to any inflammation, injury or trauma causing partial or full thickness cartilage defect in a well defined focal area.These changes in the articular cartilage usually develop as a result of a major trauma and may affect almost any joint in the body.ocal defect of the cartilage. Defect of the articular cartilage due to any inflammation, injury or trauma causing partial or full thickness cartilage defect in a well defined focal area.
what causes sagging eye lids. The most common reason for sagging eyelids is aging. In reality, the eyelids themselves do not actually sag, but rather, there is a decrease in the volume behind the eyelids. Combined with increase loosening of the skin tissues it creates an excess of skin. This excess of skin causes the eyes to look sagging and tired. If enough skin overhangs the eyelids, the vision may even become obstructed. There times that the eyelids are sagging in a young individual due to genetic factors.
Ptosis can be present at birth (congenital ptosis) or develop due to aging, injury or an aftereffect of cataract surgery or other corrective eye surgery. This condition also can be caused by a problem with the muscles lifting the eyelid, called levators. Sometimes a person's facial anatomy causes difficulties with the levator muscles. An eye tumor, neurological disorder or systemic disease like diabetes are other causes of drooping eyelids.