Joint Swelling: Inflammatory, Degenerative, and Infectious Causes
Joint swelling, or effusion/synovitis, is caused by a range of conditions including inflammatory arthritis (e.g., RA, Gout), degenerative joint condit...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Elbow Hyperextension: Causes, Risks, and Management
Elbow hyperextension, or the ability for your elbow to bend backwards, is mainly caused by genetic joint laxity, specific elbow bone anatomy, and the ...
By Jordan
Subluxed Joint: Understanding Partial Dislocations, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A subluxed joint is a partial or incomplete dislocation where the bones forming the joint are no longer in proper alignment but remain in partial cont...
By Hart
Menisci: Shapes, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
Menisci are crescent-shaped, semi-circular, or C-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures, with knee menisci specifically C-shaped (medial) or O-shaped (l...
By Hart
Joint Damage: Natural Strategies for Repair, Pain Reduction, and Function Improvement
While severe joint damage is not fully reversible naturally, a comprehensive approach using diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can significantly im...
By Hart
Knee Synovitis: Understanding Inflammation, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Knee synovitis is the inflammation of the synovial membrane lining the knee joint, causing pain, swelling, and reduced mobility due to excessive fluid...
By Jordan
Joint Range of Motion: Understanding, Improving, and Maintaining Comprehensive Mobility
A single exercise cannot adequately ensure a healthy range of motion for all major joints; instead, a comprehensive approach integrating various movem...
By Alex
True Locked Knee: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
A true locked knee, a serious mechanical obstruction of the knee joint primarily caused by meniscal tears or loose bodies, requires immediate medical ...
By Jordan
Elbow Hyperextension: Understanding 'Backwards' Elbows, Causes, and Management
Elbows appear to bend "backwards" due to elbow hyperextension, an anatomical variation where the joint extends beyond 180 degrees, primarily...
By Jordan
