Cartilage Damage: Diseases, Mechanisms, and Management
Cartilage can be damaged by various diseases, primarily inflammatory and degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and ...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Meniscus: Healing Capacity, Tears, and Treatment Options
No, the meniscus has a very limited capacity for natural regeneration, especially in its inner, avascular regions, and cannot fully regrow lost or sig...
By Alex
Joint Pain: How Proteins, Diet, and Autoimmunity Influence Discomfort
No single protein directly causes joint pain, but immune reactions to dietary proteins, metabolic byproducts like uric acid, and autoimmune responses ...
By Jordan
Recurvatum: Understanding Joint Hyperextension, Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Recurvatum refers to the hyperextension of a joint, extending beyond its normal anatomical range of motion, which can lead to pain, instability, and l...
By Hart
Glenoid Labrum: Anatomy, Functions, Injuries, and Treatment
The glenoid labrum is a crucial fibrocartilaginous rim that deepens the shoulder joint socket, enhances stability, and serves as an attachment point f...
By Alex
Ankle Arthritis: Understanding Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Ankle arthritis is a degenerative condition involving the breakdown of cartilage in the ankle joint, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, of...
By Alex
Knee Health: Common Mistakes to Avoid and Proactive Care
Protecting your knees involves avoiding actions that place undue stress, compromise joint integrity, or ignore the body's warning signals, primarily t...
By Jordan
Knee Clicking: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Treating a clicking knee typically involves conservative measures like physical therapy, activity modification, and pain management, with medical inte...
By Hart
Shoulder Sounds: Causes, When to Be Concerned, and What You Can Do
Hearing sounds like clicks, pops, or grinding when moving your shoulder is common, often benign due to normal joint mechanics, but can sometimes signa...
By Jordan
