Knee Pain
The knee joint is made up of 4 bones: the femur (thigh bone), two lower leg bones, and the kneecap (patella). Another key component is the articular cartilage that lines the joint surface. The inner lining of the joint produces synovial fluid
Slowing Knee Degeneration — For the Long Run
Knee osteoarthritis is a condition that affects many older adults, with concerns ranging from daily care and lifestyle adjustments to treatment options.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis most commonly affects large, frequently moving or weight-bearing joints such as the knees and hips. It is a chronic condition caused by the gradual breakdown of cartilage at the ends of bones - causing the once-smooth cartilage surface to become rough and uneven
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator cuff injuries are common, especially as people get older. Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatories can all help.
Knee Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a treatment that is used to diagnose and treat a variety of knee problems. A surgeon makes a small incision about the size of a buttonhole
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that can be used to diagnose and treat shoulder problems.
Hands, knees and boomps-a-daisy…..
The song Hands, Knees and Boomps-a-Daisy was written by Annette Mills and was first recorded by Joe Loss and His Band and sung
Excess Weight Accelerates Knee Degeneration
If you have weak muscles around the knee and continue to gain weight year after year, you may find yourself spending a significant part of your life battling knee osteoarthritis that arrives far earlier than it should — and potentially facing an unexpected joint replacement surgery before you know it.
The Go-Go dancer’s knee!
I have been laid up with an ambulatory problem for the past three weeks. What is this affliction,
Getting to the bare bones of the problem
This issue has orthopedics as the main focus, a specialty with which I have had some recent experience!|
Do you have an Achilles heel?
Do you have an Achilles heel? Well, you should have two Achilles tendons if nothing else, provided you have that same number of feet.
Bone Mineral Density
Osteoporosis A debilitating disease that can be prevented and treated