Knee Cartilage: Functions, Types, Properties, and Maintaining Health
Knee cartilage primarily reduces friction, absorbs shock, and distributes mechanical loads between bones, enabling smooth, stable, and pain-free joint...
By Jordan
Category: Joint Health
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Knee Clicking: Understanding Crepitus, Common Causes, and When to Be Concerned
Knee clicking, or crepitus, is frequently harmless and a normal joint function, but it warrants professional evaluation if accompanied by pain, swelli...
By Jordan
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
The signs of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) primarily include groin pain, stiffness, restricted range of motion, and mechanical sensations like cl...
By Hart
Kneecap Mobility: Understanding Optimal Function, Abnormalities, and Management
The patella, or kneecap, requires optimal mobility, not rigidity, to track correctly within the trochlear groove, ensuring efficient knee function and...
By Alex
Knee Joint: The Femur's Role in Anatomy, Function, and Health
The femur, or thigh bone, is a primary component of the knee joint, articulating with the tibia and patella to facilitate movement and bear body weigh...
By Jordan
Double Knees: Understanding the Appearance, Anatomy, and When to Seek Help
The appearance of "double knees" is typically due to the prominent visibility of natural knee anatomy, muscle definition, or fat distributio...
By Jordan
Knee Pain: Distinguishing Meniscus from Ligament Injuries
Distinguishing between meniscus and ligament knee pain involves evaluating injury mechanism, pain type/location, mechanical symptoms like locking or i...
By Hart
Walking Poles: Reducing Knee Stress, Enhancing Fitness, and Proper Use
Properly used walking poles can reduce compressive forces on knee joints by 10% to 25% or more per step, significantly alleviating stress and enhancin...
By Jordan
Knee Grinding: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Be Concerned
Knee grinding, or crepitus, often results from gas bubbles in synovial fluid or joint surface friction, and while often harmless, it can signal underl...
By Hart
