Pain - knee
Many causes of knee pain, especially those related to overuse or physical activity, respond well to self-care:
We've heard a lot recently about how the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis can be relieved by hyaluronan injections. The research we... Read more »
"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis. That's just a short-term fix, isn't it? Won't the... Read more »
Hyaluronic acid is found in normal joints as a central component to healthy joint fluid. As joints age, the amount of hyaluronic acid in... Read more »
The easiest way to think of hyaluronic acid injections is that they help replace the joint's natural fluid, which is otherwise lost in... Read more »
Osteoarthritis (OA) is by far the most common joint disorder in the United States and throughout the world. It is a leading cause of pain... Read more »
According to a new study, arthritis patients who undergo arthroscopic knee surgery to repair damaged cartilage fare better after the procedure if... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Research has shown that better pain control immediately after a total knee replacement reduces time in the hospital (and costs), improves function,... Read more »
According to a new study, people who have arthroscopic surgery for a cartilage tear fare much better when the doctor also injects the joint with the... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Exercise has been shown to benefit patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Different exercise programs have been studied such as quadriceps muscle... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) into the knee for osteoarthritis (OA) is called viscosupplementation. This treatment is designed to restore the... Read more »