Healthcare News
Joint lubricating fluid plays key role in osteoarthritic pain, study finds
A team at the University of Cambridge has shown how, in osteoarthritis patients, the viscous lubricant that ordinarily allows our joints to move smoothly triggers a pain response from nerve cells similar that caused by chilli peppers.
How to strengthen your knee
The knee is the largest joint in the body. People use it heavily every day as they walk, run, climb, or jump. As a result, it is also very prone to injury and pain. When these occur, a doctor may recommend exercises to help a person strengthen the muscles around the knee.
How to get rid of knee pain when sleeping
Joint pain and swelling become more common as people age. Pain in the knee can make walking, running, and other activi
Got knee pain? What you need to know about alternatives to surgery
Arthritis in the knees can strike people as young as 45, with symptoms severe enough to limit activities and harm quality of life. What can be done about it?
Knee osteoarthritis: A low-carb diet may relieve symptoms
A randomized controlled study finds that a diet low in carbs can relieve pain for people who have knee osteoarthritis.
Mystery arthritis-linked knee bone three times more common than 100 years ago
The bone, linked to knee problems and pain, is buried in a tendon behind the knee, and was once rare in humans.
One Short, Brisk Walk a Day May Keep Arthritis at Bay
Less than 10 minutes a day of brisk walking can help prevent disability in people with arthritis pain in their knee, hip, ankle or foot, researchers report.
Knee Pain: How to Prevent It
More people in the United States visit an orthopedic surgeon because of knee problems than for any other complaint. Knee pain results in more than 12 million visits to a doctor's office a year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Understanding and Treating Knee Contusions
If you have an injury to your knee that damages the muscle or skin tissue, it’s usually referred to as a soft tissue contusion..
New Medical Device May Eliminate Need for Some Knee Replacement Surgery
Surgeons say the Calypso device can help relieve pain for people with osteoarthritis in their inner knee region.
