Knee Mice: Understanding Loose Bodies, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Knee mice, medically known as loose bodies, are fragments of cartilage, bone, or synovial tissue that detach and float freely within the knee joint, c...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Osteoarthritis: Effects on Synovial Joints, Pathophysiology, and Management
Osteoarthritis primarily impacts synovial joints by progressively degrading articular cartilage, altering subchondral bone, and causing synovial membr...
By Alex
Bucket Handle Joint: Understanding Knee Anatomy, Function, and Tears
A "bucket handle joint" is a descriptive term primarily used for the knee's menisci, illustrating their movement and referring specifically ...
By Alex
Joint Swelling: Inflammatory, Degenerative, and Infectious Causes
Joint swelling, or effusion/synovitis, is caused by a range of conditions including inflammatory arthritis (e.g., RA, Gout), degenerative joint condit...
By Hart
Elbow Hyperextension: Causes, Risks, and Management
Elbow hyperextension, or the ability for your elbow to bend backwards, is mainly caused by genetic joint laxity, specific elbow bone anatomy, and the ...
By Jordan
Subluxed Joint: Understanding Partial Dislocations, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A subluxed joint is a partial or incomplete dislocation where the bones forming the joint are no longer in proper alignment but remain in partial cont...
By Hart
Menisci: Shapes, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
Menisci are crescent-shaped, semi-circular, or C-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures, with knee menisci specifically C-shaped (medial) or O-shaped (l...
By Hart
Joint Damage: Natural Strategies for Repair, Pain Reduction, and Function Improvement
While severe joint damage is not fully reversible naturally, a comprehensive approach using diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can significantly im...
By Hart
Knee Synovitis: Understanding Inflammation, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Knee synovitis is the inflammation of the synovial membrane lining the knee joint, causing pain, swelling, and reduced mobility due to excessive fluid...
By Jordan
