Synovial Fluid: Chemical Composition, Functions, and Clinical Significance
Synovial fluid is a complex biological lubricant primarily composed of water, hyaluronic acid, lubricin, proteins, electrolytes, and nutrients, all wo...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Knee Effusion (Fluid Knee Disease): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Fluid knee disease, medically known as knee effusion, is the abnormal accumulation of fluid within or around the knee joint, resulting from various un...
By Jordan
Subchondral Defects: Understanding Joint Damage, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A subchondral defect is a lesion affecting the bone tissue directly beneath the articular cartilage within a joint, often involving the cartilage itse...
By Jordan
Gout Onset: When Does It Start, Gender Differences, and Contributing Factors
Gout most commonly begins in middle age, typically between 30 and 50 years old for men and often after menopause (around 50-60 years old) for women, t...
By Alex
Stress and Your Joints: How Psychological Stress Affects Joint Health, Pain, and Conditions
Chronic or acute psychological stress significantly impacts joint health by triggering hormonal, inflammatory, and neurological responses that increas...
By Hart
Uric Acid Crystals: Natural Ways to Manage, Prevent, and Support Joint Health
Natural methods cannot physically remove uric acid crystals but effectively reduce systemic uric acid levels, promoting gradual dissolution of existin...
By Jordan
Thumb Arthritis: Symptoms, Conservative Treatments, and Surgical Options
Treating arthritis in the thumb's basal joint involves a personalized, multi-pronged approach often starting with conservative management like activit...
By Alex
Hip Sprain: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Yes, a hip sprain involves damage to the strong ligaments that reinforce the hip joint capsule, typically resulting from sudden, forceful movements or...
By Hart
Summer Knee Swelling: Causes, Prevention, and When to Seek Medical Attention
Knee swelling in summer results from increased physical activity, heat-related physiological responses like dehydration and systemic edema, and the ex...
By Alex
