Joint Viscosity: Understanding Its Role, Factors, and Maintenance
Joint viscosity refers to the thickness and resistance to flow of the synovial fluid within your joints, a crucial property that dictates how smoothly...
By Alex
Category: Joint Health
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Meniscus: Location, Function, Injury, and Protection
The meniscus is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilage located within your knee joint, positioned between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia), cruc...
By Alex
Knee Giving Way: Understanding Instability, Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention
A knee joint can functionally 'collapse' or 'give way' due to sudden, involuntary buckling or loss of stability, typically stemming from underlying st...
By Jordan
Big Toe Pain After Eating: Gout, Causes, and Management
Big toe pain after eating is most commonly caused by gout, an inflammatory arthritis triggered by uric acid crystal accumulation often exacerbated by ...
By Alex
Ligaments: The Crucial Role of Water in Their Health, Function, and Resilience
Yes, water plays a fundamental and often underestimated role in the health, function, and resilience of ligaments, contributing significantly to their...
By Hart
Artificial Hip: Dancing, Recovery, and Safe Movement
Many individuals with an artificial hip can safely participate in dancing, provided they carefully consider dance style, individual recovery, and adhe...
By Alex
Patellofemoral Joint: Ligaments, Anatomy, and Stability
The patellofemoral joint's stability relies on key static ligaments—the MPFL, LPFL, patellar ligament, and retinacula—which guide the patella and ...
By Alex
Cartilage Healing: Timelines, Types, and Treatment Options
Cartilage healing is limited due to its avascular nature, with complete regeneration rare; timelines vary from months to over a year depending on inju...
By Hart
Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis: Understanding the D Shape Test, Grind Test, and Treatment
The "D shape test," formally known as the Grind Test or Thumb Compression Test, is an orthopedic assessment used to evaluate the presence of...
By Alex
