Subluxation: Understanding Partial Dislocation, Causes, and Treatment
Subluxation is a partial joint displacement where surfaces maintain some contact, while dislocation is a complete separation of joint surfaces, typica...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
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Articular Cartilage: What It Is, Its Role, and How to Maintain Its Health
Articular cartilage is a specialized, smooth connective tissue covering bone ends in synovial joints, enabling low-friction movement, absorbing shock,...
By Alex
Knee Cracking When Squatting at 14: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions
Knee cracking during squats at age 14 is a common, often benign phenomenon resulting from gas bubbles in joint fluid or growth-related changes, but re...
By Jordan
Cystic Chondromalacia: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Cystic chondromalacia is a specific form of cartilage degeneration characterized by fluid-filled cysts within articular cartilage, leading to pain, sw...
By Alex
Hip Subluxation: Understanding the Sensations, Causes, and Management
Hip subluxation typically manifests as a sudden, sharp hip pain, often with a distinct "pop" or "clunk" sensation, followed by ins...
By Hart
Wrist Grinding: Understanding Crepitus, Causes, and Management Strategies
A grinding sensation in the wrist, known as crepitus, can stem from various underlying issues like cartilage deterioration, tendon inflammation, ligam...
By Hart
Hip Slip: Causes, Types, Instability, and When to Seek Medical Attention
A 'hip slip' refers to various conditions, from dislocations to instability, primarily caused by trauma, anatomical abnormalities (like SCFE or dyspla...
By Hart
Knee Joint Stability: Anatomical Structures, Muscular Control, and Contributing Factors
The stability of the knee joint is determined by a complex interplay of passive anatomical structures, active muscular control, and various biomechani...
By Jordan
Hard Bubble in the Knee: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
A hard bubble in the knee is a symptom that can indicate various underlying conditions, from fluid-filled cysts and bony growths to structural abnorma...
By Hart
