Pain - knee
Many causes of knee pain, especially those related to overuse or physical activity, respond well to self-care:
In short, rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease which attacks joints in the body. It can affect the alignment and positioning... Read more »
Full Question:Does a migraine cause joint pain and problems with limbs on one side of your body? Example, I seem to have extreme joint pain... Read more »
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 »
KEEPIN' THE FAITH I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm... Read more »
I recently returned to the U.S. after again working for several months in Tanzania, East Africa. Shortly before leaving for my African... Read more »
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Surgical treatment for degenerative arthritis of the knee has a long history. In the 1940s, doctors started removing bone spurs, torn cartilage, and... 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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »