Knee Joint: Location, Anatomy, Functions, and Health
The knee joint, anatomically known as the tibiofemoral joint, is located at the anterior aspect of your leg, connecting your thigh bone (femur) to you...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Bursal Impingement: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Bursal impingement is the painful compression of an inflamed bursa, a fluid-filled sac reducing friction, by surrounding structures, leading to pain a...
By Jordan
Anterior Subluxation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Anterior subluxation is a partial, temporary joint displacement where the articulating bone moves forward from its normal position, momentarily losing...
By Hart
Knee Rest: Strategies for Pain Relief, Recovery, and Long-Term Health
Effectively resting your knees involves a multifaceted approach encompassing strategic load management, targeted strengthening, mobility, ergonomic ad...
By Alex
Ulnar Drift: Understanding, Conservative Treatments, and Surgical Options
Ulnar drift is primarily treated through conservative methods like physical and occupational therapy, splinting, and medication, with surgery reserved...
By Hart
Platelet-Rich Plasma: Understanding Its Role in Cartilage Repair and Joint Health
While Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can alleviate symptoms and promote cartilage repair, current evidence does not definitively support its ability to re...
By Hart
Shoulder Labrum: Anatomy, Key Functions, and Role in Stability
The glenoid labrum is a crucial fibrocartilage ring that encircles the shoulder's glenoid fossa, significantly enhancing joint stability, depth, and p...
By Hart
Frozen Ankles: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
"Frozen ankles" is a colloquial term describing a significant and painful restriction in the ankle joint's range of motion, often due to und...
By Hart
Artificial Knee: Why Direct Injections Are Avoided and When They Are Used
Direct injections into an artificial knee joint are generally avoided due to significant risks of infection and damage to prosthetic components, thoug...
By Alex
