The Complex Knee: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Injury Prevention
The knee is termed a "complex knee" due to its intricate anatomy, critical weight-bearing function, multi-planar movement, and the delicate ...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Torn Meniscus: Safe Exercise, Activities to Avoid, and Recovery Guidelines
Exercising with a torn meniscus requires careful medical guidance, as appropriate low-impact activities can aid recovery, while high-impact movements ...
By Jordan
Elbow Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The elbow joint is a complex synovial joint connecting the humerus, radius, and ulna, facilitating essential movements like flexion, extension, pronat...
By Jordan
Joint Mobility: Benefits, How It Differs, and How to Improve It
Joint mobility, the active range of motion at a joint with control, offers profound benefits including reduced injury risk, improved movement efficien...
By Hart
ESR and Arthritis: Understanding the Link, Diagnosis, and Monitoring
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is related to arthritis as a valuable, non-specific indicator of inflammation, primarily aiding in the diagno...
By Alex
Microfracturing: Understanding Joint Cartilage Repair, Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
Microfracturing is a surgical procedure that creates small perforations in the bone beneath damaged joint cartilage to stimulate the growth of new rep...
By Alex
Arthrosis of the Toe: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Arthrosis of the toe, or osteoarthritis, is a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage breakdown, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mo...
By Hart
Gout: First-Line Treatments, Medications, and Management
The first treatment for an acute gout attack focuses on rapidly alleviating pain and reducing inflammation, primarily through prompt use of anti-infla...
By Jordan
Joint Dislocation: Understanding Prevention, Stabilizers, and Enhancing Stability
Joint dislocation is prevented by a complex interplay of anatomical structures like bone shape, joint capsules, ligaments, and dynamic muscle stabiliz...
By Alex
