Arthritis Pain: Understanding Signals, Safe Movement, and Professional Guidance
While consistent, appropriate movement is vital for joint health, pushing through sharp, increasing, or persistent arthritis pain is detrimental, as i...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
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Cartilage Health: The Crucial Role of Water in Joint Function
Adequate hydration is crucial for cartilage health, as water is a primary component essential for its structural integrity, shock-absorbing capabiliti...
By Hart
Knee Movement: Understanding the Screw-Home Mechanism, Normal vs. Abnormal Motion, and Health Tips
The subtle movement felt when straightening your knee is the normal 'screw-home mechanism,' a natural rotation that locks the joint into a stable, ext...
By Jordan
Knee Anatomy: Meniscus vs. MCL, Structure, Function, and Injuries
The meniscus is a cartilaginous shock absorber, while the MCL is a fibrous ligament providing stability, with distinct functions and common injury mec...
By Jordan
Arthroscopy and Arthritis: Role, Procedures, and Limitations
Arthroscopy cannot cure or remove arthritis, but it can effectively manage specific symptoms, complications, and related issues to improve joint funct...
By Alex
Cartilage Regeneration: Understanding Growth, Repair, and Future Therapies
Adult articular cartilage has a very limited capacity for true self-repair or regeneration; current strategies focus on supporting existing cartilage ...
By Alex
Knee Bones Rubbing Together: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
When knee bones rub together, it signifies severe degradation or complete loss of articular cartilage, leading to direct bone-on-bone friction, pain, ...
By Jordan
Knee Joint Injuries: Common Types, Causes, and Prevention
The most common knee joint injuries involve ligaments (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL), menisci, articular cartilage, and tendons (patellar, quadriceps), often re...
By Hart
Knee Conditions: Understanding Bursitis and Effusion
While both bursitis and effusion involve fluid accumulation around the knee, bursitis refers to the inflammation and swelling of a bursa outside the k...
By Hart
