Gout: Understanding the Link Between Fruit, Fructose, and Uric Acid
While fructose in fruit can contribute to uric acid production, gout is rarely caused by moderate fruit consumption alone, with other dietary and gene...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Elbow Range of Motion: Understanding Pronation, Supination, and Normal Values
The normal range of motion for forearm pronation and supination typically extends to 80-90 degrees each, measured from a neutral, thumb-up position.
By Jordan
Joint Popping: Causes, Sounds, and When to Seek Medical Advice
Joint bubbles, heard as pops or cracks, are primarily caused by the rapid formation and collapse of gas bubbles within the synovial fluid during joint...
By Alex
Parameniscal Cyst: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
A parameniscal cyst is a fluid-filled sac adjacent to the knee's meniscus, nearly always linked to an underlying meniscal tear, and its effective trea...
By Alex
Hip Cartilage: Understanding Damage, Repair, and Replacement Options
Replacing hip cartilage involves various medical and surgical interventions, ranging from non-surgical management and repair techniques to full joint ...
By Hart
Knee Range of Motion: Normal Degrees, Anatomy, Influencing Factors, and Improvement
A healthy adult knee typically flexes to 135-150 degrees and extends to 0 degrees, enabling diverse daily activities, though various factors can influ...
By Alex
Knee Pain in Your 50s: Causes, Prevention, and When to Seek Help
While common, knee pain in your 50s is not a normal part of healthy aging and often signals an underlying issue that requires attention and proactive ...
By Alex
Cartilage Thickness: Understanding, Preservation, and Strategies for Joint Health
While significantly increasing cartilage thickness in adults is generally not possible, maintaining joint health through appropriate exercise, nutriti...
By Alex
Finger Joints Bending Backwards: Understanding Hypermobility, Causes, and Management
Finger joints bend backwards, or hyperextend, primarily due to genetic factors influencing the elasticity of connective tissues, particularly ligament...
By Hart
