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Joint pain can be a major obstacle in the lives of those who suffer from it. Whether from wear and tear due to aging or injury from sports, joint pain can limit mobility and reduce the quality of life. While traditional joint replacement surgery has been the go-to method for addressing severe joint issues, advancements…
Knee tendonitis or jumper’s knee is when the tendon of the knee that connects your kneecap(patella) to the top of your shinbone(tibia), gets inflamed and becomes painful. Repetitive movements of your knee joint, as in some sports, like basketball and volleyball,that involve jumping, can irritate the knee tendon, leading to knee tendonitis. This means athletes…
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat a variety of issues within the knee joint. The knee joint is composed of bone, soft tissue, and cartilage, and any one of these can develop problems. Traditionally, knee surgeries were performed as open surgeries, where large incisions had to be made, the pain…
Bursitis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in the knee. It occurs when the bursa, a small sac of fluid that cushions the joint, becomes inflamed. Bursitis is usually caused by overuse or repetitive motion. Symptoms of bursitis include pain, tenderness, stiffness, redness, or warmth around the joint. The symptoms are usually worse…
Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa, which is a small sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates a joint. Bursitis often occurs in the shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee. Common causes of bursitis in the knee include prolonged kneeling, overuse or strenuous activities, a direct blow to the knee, or complications…
Knee tendonitis is one of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as an athlete during sports or as someone with an active lifestyle. Knee tendonitis, also known as “Jumper’s knee” and patellar tendonitis, is the inflammation of your knee tendon that links your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Let’s talk about…
Knee bursitis occurs when one of the bursae – which are closed, fluid-filled sacs that allow for frictionless gliding between tissues –.in the knee becomes inflamed. The inflammation can cause significant pain and limited mobility. While knee bursitis cannot always be prevented, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing the…
There are many possible causes for a throbbing knee. One such condition is knee bursitis, wherein bursas, tiny sacs of fluid around the knee joint, get inflamed. Knee bursitis can usually be treated with home remedies, but prolonged knee pain may require you to visit a doctor for treatment. Read on to learn how to…
Bursitis of the knee is a condition that results from inflammation of one or more bursae in the knee. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs located near the large joints throughout the body that act as cushions and help reduce friction between soft tissues. The knee has several bursae, and when they are inflamed, they cause…
Until fairly recently, it was considered impossible to perform joint surgery without making significantly large incisions. Thanks to advanced modern technology, it’s now possible to conduct surgical procedures using small, thin instruments – requiring only small incisions. In particular, arthroscopic knee surgery can be performed to repair knee injuries, including many types of knee fractures….
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