Laser Therapy for Arthritis: How It Works, Benefits, and Efficacy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, shows promise as an adjunctive treatment for various forms of arthritis by reducing ...
By Hart
Category: Joint Health
Browsing all articles filed under the "Joint Health" category.
Knee Drain (Arthrocentesis): Purpose, Procedure, and Recovery
A knee drain, or arthrocentesis, is a medical procedure that removes excess fluid from within or around the knee joint for diagnostic analysis and to ...
By Hart
High Kneecap Syndrome (Patella Alta): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Patella alta, or high kneecap syndrome, is an anatomical condition where the kneecap sits abnormally high in its groove on the thigh bone, leading to ...
By Hart
PRP vs. Knee Surgery: Understanding Your Options for Knee Conditions
Neither PRP nor knee surgery is universally "better"; the optimal choice depends on the specific knee condition, its severity, and individua...
By Jordan
Arthritis vs. Arthrosis: Understanding Inflammatory and Degenerative Joint Conditions
Arthritis is a broad term for inflammatory joint conditions with diverse causes, while arthrosis (osteoarthritis) is primarily a degenerative, non-inf...
By Jordan
Chondromalacia of the Hip: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Chondromalacia of the hip is the softening and breakdown of articular cartilage in the hip joint, causing pain, stiffness, and impaired function, whic...
By Alex
Ankle Gout: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ankle gout is a specific manifestation of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden, severe pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the ankle ...
By Jordan
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD): Understanding Severity, Symptoms, and Management
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) varies in severity from mild to debilitating, but proactive management, including tailored exercise and weight contro...
By Jordan
Frozen Hip: Symptoms, Stages, and Management
A "frozen hip," medically known as adhesive capsulitis of the hip, typically feels like a deep, persistent ache combined with a profound and...
By Hart
