Meniscus: Its Role in Knee Movement Control, Stability, and Shock Absorption
The menisci control and facilitate all knee movements by enhancing stability, distributing loads, absorbing shock, and aiding lubrication and proprioc...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Shoulder Pain: Understanding Bursitis and Arthritis, Their Symptoms, and Treatments
Bursitis involves inflammation of a bursa cushioning the joint, while arthritis refers to inflammation and degeneration within the joint itself, affec...
By Hart
Distal Radioulnar Joint (DRUJ): Stabilizers, Biomechanics, and Injury Prevention
The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is primarily stabilized by the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) and dynamically by muscles like the pronato...
By Jordan
Knee Range of Motion: Exercises for Flexion, Extension, and Joint Health
Improving knee range of motion involves a series of active and passive exercises designed to enhance both flexion and extension, crucial for functiona...
By Jordan
Karate and Knee Health: Benefits, Risks, and Protective Measures
While karate can enhance knee strength, flexibility, and proprioception, its dynamic movements also pose risks of injury, necessitating careful practi...
By Alex
Knee Osteophytes (Bone Spurs): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Osteophytes, or bone spurs, are bony growths developing along bone edges in joints like the knee, typically in response to chronic stress, inflammatio...
By Alex
Meniscus and Cruciate Ligaments: Differences, Functions, and Injuries
The meniscus is a fibrocartilage pad that absorbs shock and distributes load, while cruciate ligaments are dense connective tissue bands that primaril...
By Hart
Spondylitis: Most Common Locations, Symptoms, and Management
The sacroiliac (SI) joints and lumbar spine are the most common locations for spondylitis, specifically Ankylosing Spondylitis and axial spondyloarthr...
By Hart
ACL Injury: Reconstruction, Conservative Management, and Long-Term Risks
While an injured ACL is not typically removed without replacement, the management of a torn ACL involves a critical decision between conservative reha...
By Jordan
