Knock Knees (Genu Valgum): Pillow Placement for Alignment and Comfort
To properly use a pillow for knock knees, place a firm, long pillow between your knees and shins while side-lying, ensuring it extends to your ankles ...
By Hart
Category: Bone and Joint Health
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Arthritis vs. Degenerative Bone Disease: Understanding Key Differences
Arthritis primarily involves inflammation and degeneration of joints, particularly cartilage, while degenerative bone disease, like osteoporosis, refe...
By Jordan
Necrosis of the Knee: Understanding Avascular Necrosis, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Osteonecrosis of the knee (ONK) is a serious condition where bone tissue in the knee joint dies due to interrupted blood supply, leading to pain, join...
By Hart
Eggs: Nutritional Benefits for Joint Health and Pain Management
Eggs provide nutrients like protein, Vitamin D, and Omega-3s that support joint health and may help manage pain through anti-inflammatory and tissue-r...
By Hart
Bowlegs (Genu Varum): Causes, Implications, and Management
While physiological bowlegs in infants are often normal, persistent, severe, or adult-onset genu varum may signify an underlying medical condition req...
By Alex
Talus Dislocation: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Talus dislocation is a rare, severe injury where the talus bone completely displaces from its ankle articulations, typically due to high-energy trauma...
By Jordan
Ankle Surgery: Understanding Its Diverse Types and Procedures
Ankle surgery is a broad term encompassing various procedures, each named for the specific condition treated or structure involved, rather than a sing...
By Hart
Freiberg's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Functional Impact
Freiberg's disease primarily presents as forefoot pain, stiffness, and swelling, with characteristic changes like flattening and sclerosis of the meta...
By Alex
Avascular Necrosis (AVN): Activities, Habits, and Medications to Avoid
Individuals with Avascular Necrosis (AVN) should avoid high-impact activities, excessive joint loading, smoking, heavy alcohol use, and unmonitored co...
By Hart
