Knee Pain When Kneeling: Causes, Conditions, and Relief Strategies
Knee pain when kneeling typically arises from direct pressure on the patella and underlying soft tissues, often indicating inflammation of bursae, irr...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
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Popliteal Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Popliteal cysts, also known as Baker's cysts, are fluid-filled sacs behind the knee caused by excess synovial fluid production due to underlying knee ...
By Hart
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Understanding CAM-Type vs. Pincer-Type
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is a hip condition where CAM-type involves an abnormal femoral head-neck junction and Pincer-type involves excessiv...
By Hart
Arthritis vs. Osteophytes: Understanding Joint Inflammation, Bone Spurs, and Management
Arthritis is a broad term for joint inflammation and degeneration, while osteophytes are specific bony growths that can form due to joint damage, espe...
By Alex
Joint Cracking: Understanding Crepitus, When to Be Concerned, and Strategies for Joint Health
While often a normal and harmless phenomenon, joint cracking is typically caused by gas bubbles within synovial fluid, and promoting overall joint hea...
By Jordan
Knee Hyperextension: Understanding Causes, Risks, and Prevention
Knee hyperextension occurs when the knee joint extends beyond its normal anatomical limit, often due to excessive force, muscular imbalance, ligamento...
By Hart
Arthritis of the Radius: Understanding Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis, and Management
Arthritis affecting the radius bone refers to inflammatory or degenerative conditions impacting the joints where the radius forms a critical component...
By Alex
Patella Dislocation: Causes, Risk Factors, and Recurrence
Patella dislocation occurs when the kneecap slips out of its groove, primarily due to a complex interplay of anatomical predispositions, biomechanical...
By Hart
Knee Flexion: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment for Restricted Bending
The inability to bend your knee, or restricted knee flexion, stems from acute injuries, chronic conditions, inflammation, mechanical blocks, or neurol...
By Alex
