Joint Cracking: The Role of Nitrogen and Gases in Synovial Fluid
Nitrogen, along with other gases, is naturally dissolved within the synovial fluid that lubricates our joints, a normal physiological phenomenon often...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
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Finger Flexibility: Understanding Normal Range, Hyperextension, and Hand Health
Fingers should ideally extend to a straight position without significant backward bending at interphalangeal joints, though some benign hyperextension...
By Jordan
MCP Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is a crucial condyloid articulation in the hand, forming the prominent knuckles where the palm meets the fingers, ...
By Jordan
Pathogenesis of Arthritis: Understanding Its Causes, Mechanisms, and Types
Pathogenesis of arthritis describes the complex biological mechanisms and processes, including genetic, environmental, immune, and mechanical factors,...
By Alex
Hot and Painful Knee: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A hot and painful knee indicates inflammation due to injury, overuse, or an underlying medical condition, requiring attention for proper diagnosis and...
By Jordan
Synovial Fluid Decrease: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
A decrease in synovial fluid, the joint's lubricant, leads to increased friction, pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and accelerated cartilage wear, u...
By Alex
Synovitis: Understanding its Mechanism, Causes, and Consequences
Synovitis is the inflammation of the synovial membrane, involving a complex cascade of cellular and molecular events initiated by various triggers suc...
By Jordan
Bone-on-Bone Joints: Understanding, Non-Surgical, and Surgical Treatment Options
Treating bone-on-bone joints, an advanced stage of osteoarthritis, involves a multi-faceted approach combining non-surgical methods like physical ther...
By Alex
Synovial Disease: Understanding, Types, Causes, and Management
Synovial disease refers to a broad category of conditions that primarily affect the synovial membrane, synovial fluid, or other components within a sy...
By Hart
