Knee Gel: Understanding Viscosupplementation, How It Works, and Its Effectiveness
Knee gel, or viscosupplementation, involves injecting hyaluronic acid into the knee joint to lubricate and cushion it, primarily to relieve pain and i...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Joint Cysts: Understanding Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
A joint cyst is a benign, fluid-filled sac that forms near a joint or tendon, commonly arising from the joint capsule or tendon sheath due to stress, ...
By Jordan
Knee Lumps: Causes, Types, Characteristics, and When to Seek Medical Attention
A big lump on the knee can result from various conditions including benign fluid accumulations, soft tissue growths, or inflammatory issues, often ind...
By Hart
Knee: Inability to Straighten, ER Signs, and Management
Inability to fully straighten your knee requires prompt medical evaluation, necessitating an ER visit if accompanied by severe pain, trauma, inability...
By Hart
Exercise Balls for Arthritis: Benefits, Exercises, and Safety Tips
Using an exercise ball for arthritis involves leveraging its unstable surface to gently mobilize joints, enhance core stability, improve balance, and ...
By Jordan
CMC Joint Issues: Understanding Thumb Pain, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
CMC issues primarily involve conditions like osteoarthritis affecting the thumb's carpometacarpal joint, causing pain, stiffness, and impaired hand fu...
By Jordan
Knee Ligaments: Anatomy, Functions, and Injury Prevention
The anterior cruciate (ACL), posterior cruciate (PCL), and medial collateral (MCL) ligaments are the primary ligaments that directly attach to the tib...
By Hart
Knuckles: Anatomy, Care, Injury Prevention, and Recovery
Maintaining knuckle health requires understanding their anatomy, implementing preventative strategies, using proper technique in activities, and emplo...
By Jordan
MRI: Detecting Cartilage Damage, Its Efficacy, and Limitations
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a highly effective, non-invasive diagnostic tool widely used to visualize and assess various forms of cartilage da...
By Jordan
