Articular Menisci: Anatomy, Functions, Injuries, and Treatment
Articular menisci are C-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures within synovial joints, primarily the knee, that enhance joint congruence, distribute for...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
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Joint Conservation: Exercise, Weight Management, Nutrition, and Injury Prevention
Joint health can be conserved through a strategic combination of appropriate exercise, maintaining a healthy body weight, optimizing nutrition, and em...
By Alex
Joint Cracking: Causes, Concerns, and Joint Health Support
Frequent joint cracking is most commonly a normal, harmless physiological phenomenon, primarily due to the release of gases within the synovial fluid,...
By Jordan
Synovial Osteochondromatosis: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis
Synovial osteochondromatosis is a rare, benign condition characterized by the formation of multiple cartilaginous nodules within the synovial membrane...
By Hart
Hip Joint: Anatomy, Functions, Movements, and Maintaining Health
The hip joint is a crucial ball-and-socket synovial joint connecting the lower limb to the axial skeleton, designed for significant mobility and robus...
By Jordan
Varus Deformity: Primary Arthritis Causes, Associated Conditions, and Management
Medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee is the primary type of arthritis that commonly leads to a varus deformity, characterized by a bow-legged...
By Hart
Knee Locking: Understanding Causes, Types, and Effective Management
Stopping knee locking involves identifying its type—true (mechanical obstruction) or pseudo-locking (muscle spasm)—and then addressing the underly...
By Jordan
Articular Discs and Menisci: Structure, Function, and Key Differences
Articular discs are complete fibrocartilaginous plates that fully divide a joint cavity, enabling complex movements, while menisci are crescent-shaped...
By Jordan
Synovial Fluid: Function, Composition, and Role in Joint Health
Synovial fluid is a viscous fluid in joint cavities that lubricates, delivers nutrients, removes waste, absorbs shock, and maintains cartilage health,...
By Hart
