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  • Knee popping and pain What to know

    People often feel a crackling or popping sensation in the knees during movement. This is generally harmless and can affect any joints. However, people may also experience knee popping and pain which could be a sign of ligament injury, meniscal tear, or patellar tracking problems.
    On : 29-Jul-2022
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • Cycling knee pain What to know

    Many cycling injuries occur due to overuse of the joints of the lower body, especially the knees.
    On : 29-Jul-2022
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • Physical therapy noninferior to arthroscopic surgery for meniscal tear

    Exercise-based physical therapy is noninferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for patient-reported knee function at five years among patients with a degenerative meniscal tear, according to a study published online July 8 in JAMA Network Open.
    On : 29-Jul-2022
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Examining the effect of prescribing patterns on utilization of opioid medication in ACL reconstruction

    Prescribing smaller quantities of opioid medication appears to be as effective in controlling postoperative pain after knee surgery as higher quantities and may help to limit the number of opioids prescribed and possible diversion of unused prescription opioid medication, according to research prese...
    On : 29-Jul-2022
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

    Injections of hyaluronic acid (known as viscosupplementation) to treat knee osteoarthritis make almost no difference to pain and might raise risk of adverse events, suggests research published by The BMJ today.
    On : 29-Jul-2022
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • ACL repair patients have better outcomes than patients who undergo ACL reconstruction

    A comparison of matched patient cases involving ACL repair with ACL reconstruction found that patients who undergo ACL repair have better outcomes than those who have ACL reconstruction, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting.
    On : 29-Jul-2022
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Appropriate instrumentation technique may lead to successful ankle arthroscopy

    In his discussion on performing a successful ankle arthroscopy, James W. Stone, MD, FAANA, said surgeons should use ankle joint distraction when performing the procedure.
    On : 17-Jun-2022
    - Source : Healio
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy Sciatica Vs Plantar Fasciitis

    Pain in your feet can make even simple tasks uncomfortable, negatively impacting your quality of life. There are many conditions that can cause aching or numbness in your feet, including lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica) and plantar fasciitis.
    On : 17-Jun-2022
    - Source : Healthline
  • 6 Things That Cause Bunions and How to Prevent Them

    Bunions don't typically pop up on your feet overnight. So if you notice one is starting to form ? or want to take steps to steer clear completely ? what should you do?
    On : 17-Jun-2022
    - Source : Livestrong
  • Chronic foot pain is no fun Get relief with this simple routine

    For many people, sore, achy feet can be bothersome after walking long distances. But for others, dealing with chronic ankle or heel pain is an everyday occurrence. To help relieve pain or discomfort in the ankles and feet, mobility exercises often focus o
    On : 17-Jun-2022
    - Source : CNN