Dancers' Joints: Why They Crack, When It's Normal, and When to Seek Advice
The cracking and popping sounds in dancers' joints are typically a normal physiological phenomenon, primarily caused by joint cavitation (gas bubbles ...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
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Nuns Knee: Understanding Prepatellar Bursitis, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Nuns Knee, scientifically known as prepatellar bursitis, is an inflammation of the bursa located directly in front of the kneecap (patella), commonly ...
By Hart
Visco Fluid: Understanding Synovial Fluid, Its Properties, and Role in Joint Health
Visco fluid primarily refers to synovial fluid, a complex biological lubricant in synovial joints exhibiting both viscous and elastic properties essen...
By Alex
Hip Cartilage: Types, Functions, and Clinical Significance
The hip joint primarily relies on two types of cartilage, articular (hyaline) cartilage for smooth movement and shock absorption, and fibrocartilage (...
By Hart
Gym and Joint Health: Benefits, Risks, and Safe Training Strategies
Properly structured and executed exercise, including gym training, is crucial for maintaining and improving joint health, with issues typically stemmi...
By Jordan
Torn Cartilage: Understanding Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A torn cartilage is problematic, often causing pain and impaired joint function, and can lead to long-term joint degeneration and osteoarthritis due t...
By Jordan
Dislocated Fibula in the Knee: Understanding PTFJ Dislocation, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A dislocated fibula in the knee, accurately termed a proximal tibiofibular joint dislocation (PTFJ dislocation), occurs when the fibula head separates...
By Hart
Knee Clicking: Causes, Concerns, and Strategies to Reduce It When Climbing Stairs
Knee clicking when climbing stairs, often benign, can be reduced or eliminated through targeted strength training, improved mobility, proper stair cli...
By Jordan
Shoulder Joint: Why It's Most Prone to Dislocation, Types, and Treatment
The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint is the most frequently dislocated joint in the human body due to its shallow socket, loose capsule, and reliance on ...
By Hart
