Joint Lubrication: The Role of Synovial Fluid, Synoviocytes, and Movement
Joints are primarily lubricated by synovial fluid, a specialized substance produced by the synovial membrane and its synoviocytes, which reduces frict...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
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Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS): Diagnosis, Imaging, and Biopsy
Diagnosing Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) involves a thorough clinical assessment, advanced imaging studies—primarily MRI—and a definitiv...
By Jordan
Bone on Bone Knee: Understanding Severe Osteoarthritis, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
The term 'bone on bone knee' describes severe osteoarthritis where the protective articular cartilage is significantly degraded, leading to direct fri...
By Jordan
Ligament Displacement: Understanding Injuries, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Ligament displacement refers to the injury or disruption of ligaments that leads to joint instability or occurs as a consequence of a joint dislocatio...
By Jordan
Capsulosynovitis: Understanding Joint Pain, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Capsulosynovitis is an inflammatory condition of the joint capsule and synovial membrane that causes pain, swelling, and reduced function, typically r...
By Jordan
Cartilage Damage: Non-Surgical Management, Repair Limitations, and Treatment Options
While true regeneration of damaged articular cartilage to its original state without surgery is generally not possible, non-surgical approaches are hi...
By Hart
Gout: Instant Relief, Home Care, and Long-Term Management for Acute Attacks
The most effective instant relief for an acute gout attack typically involves prescription NSAIDs, colchicine, or corticosteroids, complemented by hom...
By Hart
Spring Knee: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Fixing a 'spring knee' necessitates diagnosing its underlying cause, such as meniscal tears or plica syndrome, and is primarily treated with conservat...
By Jordan
MCP Pain: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
MCP pain is discomfort or soreness in the metacarpophalangeal joints (knuckles), indicating an issue within the joint or surrounding soft tissues, oft...
By Hart
