Acetabulum: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance of the Hip Socket
The acetabulum is the crucial cup-shaped socket of the hip bone, formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis, which articulates with the fem...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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The Labrum: Functions, Structure, and Importance in Joint Health
The labrum, a fibrocartilaginous ring in shoulder and hip joints, primarily deepens the socket, enhances stability, absorbs shock, and facilitates smo...
By Alex
Synovial Fluid: Functions, Composition, and Importance for Joint Health
Synovial fluid is a viscous fluid in joint cavities that primarily reduces friction, supplies nutrients to cartilage, and absorbs shock during movemen...
By Hart
Arthritis: Understanding Age of Onset, Types, and Influencing Factors
Arthritis, an umbrella term for over 100 joint conditions, can manifest at any age, from infancy through advanced adulthood, with specific onset varyi...
By Alex
Patellofemoral Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The patellofemoral joint is the articulation between the kneecap and thigh bone, crucial for efficient knee extension, force transmission, and overall...
By Jordan
Arthropathy: Meaning, Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Management
Arthropathy is a broad medical term that literally means "joint disease," encompassing any condition affecting one or more joints, leading t...
By Jordan
Capsular Laxity: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Capsular laxity is an excessive looseness or stretch in a joint's fibrous capsule, resulting in increased range of motion beyond normal limits and pot...
By Hart
Goat Milk: Its Impact on Arthritis, Nutritional Profile, and Dietary Recommendations
There is no strong scientific evidence to suggest that goat milk is inherently bad for arthritis for the general population, and it may even be better...
By Hart
Dysplasia vs. Arthritis: Definitions, Causes, and Management
Dysplasia is an abnormal structural development or malformation of a joint, often congenital, leading to instability, whereas arthritis is joint infla...
By Alex
