Hip Joint Infection: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A compromised hip joint, due to pre-existing conditions or surgery, is susceptible to infection, a serious medical condition requiring immediate medic...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
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PIP Joint: Location, Function, Conditions, and Care
The Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) joint is a critical hinge joint located in the middle of each finger and toe, between the proximal and middle phala...
By Alex
Knee Range of Motion: Normal Limits, Assessment, and Improvement
The normal range of motion for the knee joint typically spans from 0 degrees of extension to approximately 130-150 degrees of flexion, crucial for eve...
By Alex
Patellofemoral Knee Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The patellofemoral joint is the articulation between the kneecap and thigh bone, crucial for smooth knee movement, leverage, and protection of the kne...
By Jordan
Knee Connective Tissue: Strengthening Strategies, Exercises, and Nutritional Support
Strengthening knee connective tissue involves progressive resistance training, controlled impact loading, proprioceptive exercises, and targeted nutri...
By Alex
Chondritis of the Knee: Understanding Inflammation, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Chondritis of the knee is the inflammation of the knee joint's articular cartilage, leading to pain, swelling, and impaired function due to its limite...
By Jordan
Chondromalacia: Understanding, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Management
Fixing chondromalacia primarily involves a comprehensive, non-surgical approach focused on reducing pain, restoring proper knee mechanics, and strengt...
By Jordan
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS): Pain, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Yes, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) commonly causes significant, often progressive pain due to chronic inflammation, synovial overgrowth, and...
By Hart
Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Bursitis, an inflammation of fluid-filled sacs (bursae) near joints, is primarily caused by repetitive motion, prolonged pressure, acute trauma, infec...
By Alex
