Knee replacement surgery can help reduce pain and restore normal function in severely damaged knee joints. It is also called knee arthroplasty which means “the surgical repair of the knee”. Arthroplasty involves the surgical reconstruction and replacement of degenerated joints, using artificial joints (prosthesis) comprised of premium plastics, metal alloys, and polymers. A joint replacement…
Prepatellar bursitis or carpenter’s knee or housewife’s knee is an inflammation of the prepatellar bursa, located in front of the knee. The knee may swell and feel tender to the touch. A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac of fibrous tissue with a thin synovial lining. Bursae help in reducing friction and enabling maximum range…
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition that develops when the tendons in your elbow are overloaded, generally due to repetitive wrist and arm motions. Tennis elbow may cause pain when you bend or straighten your arms, hold objects, or lift them. Tennis elbow causes pain primarily where your forearm muscles’…
Having pain that prevents you from moving around can disrupt normal daily life more than anything else. Get your heel checked if you experience pain on the bottom of the heel. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This condition involves the Inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of…
Nursemaid’s elbow is a common injury that occurs in childhood. Sometimes this is referred to as a “pulled elbow” because it occurs when a child’s elbow is pulled and partially displaced. In medical terms, this injury is named “radial head subluxation”. The bones and ligaments of a young child are typically soft and in the…
Carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS is a common problem affecting the hand. It can cause numbness, pain, and general weakness in the hand and wrist. If your favourite hobby or profession causes you to use your hands and wrists excessively or put strain on them, you are at the risk of getting CTS. The disorder…
Frozen shoulder is a disorder that affects the joint of your shoulder. As the condition progresses, it usually becomes more painful and stiffer, then finally disappears. The process can take from one year to three years. It most typically affects persons between the ages of 40 and60, and it affects women more than men. It…
Shin splints, also known as “medial tibial stress syndrome,” are common running injuries. If you’ve ever suffered shin splints, you know that they’re awful! They can be exceedingly painful and a big disadvantage to your training and sporting ambitions. Any sport requiring vigorous activity, such as soccer, basketball, or sprinting, can result in shin splints….
It is important to maintain a healthy weight for your overall well-being. People who are overweight or obese often suffer from knee pain. Losing weight can help relieve pain and minimize the risk of osteoarthritis(OA). In many cases, weight loss is more effective than many other widely used knee arthritis treatments, including strength training, glucosamine/chondroitin…
