Joint And Knee Pain
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 synthetic joint lubricant Hyalgan. The study, which is published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Orthopedics, found that patients who got the injections had significantly less pain, greater range of motion, and less swelling than patients given a placebo.
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From Our Experts
Yeah-But and Other Valid Excuses
I just dug out of bed after too little sleep and a short painful night. I think everyone has experienced at least a few of these miserable... Read more »
Beyond Osteoarthritis: Looking Toward A Future Without Knee Pain
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 »
Joint Pain Can Forecast the Weather
The local weather forecast calls for pain increasing over the next five days and tapering off towards the end of the week. Sound familiar?... Read more »
06/18/07 #3: Joint pain and triptans?
Full Question: I started using Imitrex for migraines in 1992. About 2 years ago I was switched to Zolmitriptan and it worked on my... Read more »
Grunts, Groans and Gratitude
The other day I overheard an acquaintance commenting that they were retiring from their job in a few months and wondered what they would do... Read more »
From Our Sources
Step By Step Approach to Knee Pain After Joint Replacement
Source: eOrthopod
Total knee replacements (TKRs) are supposed to provide pain relief and improve function for patients with knee arthritis. In about five percent of... Read more »
Nerve Block Reduces Knee Pain after Joint Replacement
Source: eOrthopod
This study showed that a single injection of a nerve-blocking agent can be used for pain control after a total knee replacement (TKR). The femoral... Read more »
Cause and Cure for a Painfully Stiff New Knee Joint
Source: eOrthopod
When the pain of arthritis doesn't go away, replacing the problem joint may be an option. For the knee, the procedure to implant a new joint is... Read more »
Knee Joint Implants that Mimic Real Knee Motion: Do They Make ...
Source: eOrthopod
More and more people are having total knee replacements (TKRs). The demand for new joints is pushing the market. Companies making joint implants are... Read more »
Wear Particles Impact the Life of Joint Implants
Source: eOrthopod
Replacing a painful knee with a new knee joint may not be the end of a patient's problems. Particles from the implant can flake off and end up in the... Read more »
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