Traction and Distraction Joints: Differences, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications
Traction involves gentle, sustained pulls to relieve compression or stretch soft tissues, while distraction implies a more significant, controlled sep...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Hip Cartilage Repair: Understanding Damage, Treatment Options, and Prevention
Repairing damaged hip cartilage is challenging due to its limited natural healing, with interventions focusing on symptom management, slowing degenera...
By Alex
Subtalar Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
Subtalar arthritis is primarily caused by post-traumatic injuries, degenerative wear-and-tear, inflammatory conditions, and biomechanical imbalances, ...
By Jordan
Cartiplus: Uses, Ingredients, Benefits, and Considerations for Joint Health
Cartiplus is a dietary supplement formulated to support joint health, reduce pain, and improve mobility by providing key cartilage building blocks and...
By Jordan
Knee Gel Injections (Viscosupplementation): Procedure, Benefits, and Risks for Osteoarthritis
Viscosupplementation, or gel injections into the knee, is a medical procedure performed by healthcare professionals to introduce hyaluronic acid into ...
By Alex
King Joint: Unpacking the Colloquial Term and Understanding Key Load-Bearing Joints
The term 'king joint' is not a recognized anatomical or physiological term in exercise science or medicine; it is a colloquialism likely referring to ...
By Hart
Thumb CMC Arthritis Injections: Corticosteroids, Hyaluronic Acid, and PRP Explained
Injections for carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis primarily aim to reduce pain and inflammation, with common options including corticosteroids, hya...
By Hart
Knee Replacement: 20-Year Outlook, Longevity, Potential Challenges, and Maintenance
Twenty years after a total knee replacement, most patients experience improved function and pain relief, with modern implants boasting high survivorsh...
By Alex
Joints: Dynamic Nature, Factors Affecting Health, and Longevity
No, a joint is not a permanent structure, but a dynamic system that continuously adapts to mechanical stress, age, injury, and disease, influencing it...
By Alex
