Joint Cracking: Understanding the Pop, Its Safety, and Other Noises
The noise heard when cracking a joint is primarily caused by the rapid collapse of gas bubbles formed within the synovial fluid, a process known as ca...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint: Functions, Movement, and Stability
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is a critical synovial joint at the top of the shoulder that facilitates scapular movement for arm range of motion an...
By Alex
Gout: Causes, Risk Factors, and Mechanism
Gout is primarily caused by hyperuricemia, a condition of excessively high uric acid levels in the blood leading to urate crystal deposition in joints...
By Jordan
Kinematic Knee: Understanding Its Motion, Importance, and Applications
A kinematic knee refers to the study and analysis of the knee joint's motion patterns and characteristics, independent of the forces causing movement,...
By Hart
Knee Joint: Understanding Passive Range of Motion, Factors, and Importance
The passive range of motion (PROM) of the knee joint typically spans from 0 degrees of extension to 135-155 degrees of flexion, with slight variations...
By Hart
Arthritis: Environmental Exposures, Dietary Factors, and Metabolic Byproducts as Triggers
Arthritis can be triggered or exacerbated by various 'toxins,' including environmental and occupational exposures, certain dietary components, metabol...
By Hart
Knee Replacement: Understanding Damage, Repair, and Revision Surgery
While direct repair of a damaged knee replacement is not possible, modern orthopedic surgery offers effective revision procedures to replace failed co...
By Hart
Hip Score Scale: Understanding its Veterinary Application, Systems, and Human Relevance
The hip score scale is primarily a standardized veterinary system for dogs, assessing hip dysplasia and joint health via X-rays, with its principles c...
By Jordan
Hip Hypermobility: Understanding Excessive Flexibility, Risks, and Management
Yes, excessive hip flexibility, known as hypermobility, can be detrimental, leading to instability, increased injury risk, chronic pain, and accelerat...
By Hart
