Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition characterized by the inflammation and breakdown of joint cartilage and bone. The knee is the largest joint in the body and is susceptible to osteoarthritis. Even mild cases of knee osteoarthritis can produce aggravating and...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly mounts an immune attack against its own joints and connective tissues. RA can occur in any joint in the body, but most frequently occurs in those of the hands, feet, wrists, and knees....
The knee is a modified hinge joint that’s made up of the femur, tibia and patella bones. Ligaments, soft tissues and muscles help stabilize and move the knee joint. Cartilage bathed in synovial fluid coats the ends of bones so that they may glide smoothly against one...
The shoulder, knee, and hip are three joints that are commonly affected by arthritis. While most people are well aware of how corticosteroid injections are used to treat shoulder and knee arthritis, they don’t know so much about similar injections to treat the hip. If...
Treating knee arthritis is a step-by-step process. Conservative, non-invasive treatment options are always tried first: rest, ice, activity/lifestyle modification, and medications are usually enough to reduce the symptoms of mild to moderate arthritis. But, when...
The most important thing long distance runners can do to ensure they keep running is take care of their knees. But that’s easier said than done. Because of the constant foot to ground impact during long distance runs, most athletes will experience a knee injury...
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