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Health Encyclopedia: Knee Pain
Alternative Names
Pain - knee
Considerations
Common Causes
Knee pain usually results from overuse, poor form during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or inadequate stretching. Simple causes of knee pain often clear up on their own with self care. Being overweight can put you at greater risk for knee problems.
Knee pain can be caused by:
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Arthritis -- including rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, andgout , or ot...
Expert & Community Posts
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: Tiger Woods, Yes. You? Maybe Not
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Ask the Expert - Slowing Knee Osteoarthritis
By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert...I am 3 weeks out of Arthoscopic surgery to remove torn cartilage. When I went for my 2 week post... Read more »
Are Olympic athletes at greater risk for developing osteoarthritis?
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Part 1 -- Osteoarthritis Prevention Strategies
By Michael Makover , Health ExpertThe best medical strategy is to prevent disease. In this post and the next I will discuss... Read more »
Tips For Preventing Osteoarthritis Part 1
By Michael Makover , Health ExpertIdeally, the best medical strategy is to prevent disease. In this post and the next I will discuss... Read more »
Health Guide
Arthroscopy
Normal Values What abnormal results mean Torn ligaments Bleeding Damaged meniscus cartilage Bone fragments Lesions Dislocation ... Read more »Rheumatoid Arthritis: Surgery
SurgeryA device called the Prosorba column removes inflammatory antibodies from the patient's blood. It works in the following way:The blood is first removed from the body through a catheter (a... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Surgery
SurgeryDifferent surgical procedures are available as a final measure to relieve pain and increase function in patients with osteoarthritis. Certain surgical procedures can help relieve pain if... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Introduction
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Scientists now believe osteoarthritis results from a combination of genetic abnormalities... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Causes
CausesThe biologic factors leading to the deterioration of cartilage in osteoarthritis are not entirely understood. Many experts believe that osteoarthritis results from a genetic susceptibility that... Read more »Images
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