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Apr
12
2012
Types of Meniscal Repair for Tears & Injuries
The meniscus is a very important structure. It distributes our weight evenly across the knee joint and without it; the weight would be uneven and will lead to arthritis of our knee joint. Injuries to the meniscus are especially common in young patients who are athletically active below the age of 25 years, especially those who are involved in high pivoting sports such as soccer and basketball. Treatment for meniscal tears would depend on the type of tear, how big it is and where is it at. If the tear is located at the outer edge, a meniscus repair surgeryRead more
Feb
20
2012
Top 6 Synvisc Injections Side Effects for Knee Pain
Side effects are the undesired effects of a particular medicine and they can be caused by all types of medication including supplements, herbal remedies, and prescription as well as over the counter medicine. They cannot be avoided but can the risk can be lowered with necessary precautions. Hylan G-F 20 or more commonly known as Synvisc is a treatment specifically targeted towards the treatment of osteoarthritis and it is directly injected into the knee so as to both lubricate and cushion the knee joints. Synvisc contains hyaluronan which is a substance that is present in our joint fluid and theyRead more
Jan
17
2012
Could Knee Injury Cause Knee Arthritis?
Question I twisted and sprained my knee badly back in high school. I read once that having a bad knee injury can cause knee arthritis later in life. If so, I’m wondering if there is anything I can do now so I don’t end up with knee arthritis. Answer People who have had a significant injury of the knee joint may have a greater risk for knee arthritis in later years. Prevention includes safe exercises that focus on improving and maintaining joint movement and muscle strength. Stay active in a low-impact conditioning program, such as walking. To help reduce shockRead more
Jan
12
2012
Am I Able to Gain my Balance Back, after a Ligament surgery?
Question: I tore my anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) playing basketball, and I’m having surgery to reconstruct the ligament. Can I expect to get my balance back? Answer: The outlook is good. Researchers recently observed patients who had ACL surgery followed by five weeks of wearing either a cast or a brace. Patients also had six to eight months of therapy to get their agility and strength back. Three years after surgery, these patients did as well on tests of balance as people who didn’t have ACL problems. Patients who had ACL surgery had slightly slower reaction times, but in general theirRead more
Jan
10
2012
Will Swimming helps to reduce osteoarthritis?
Question: Could exercising in a pool help me deal with the osteoarthritis in my knees? Answer: It’s easier to move and exercise in a pool. The buoyancy of the water lends resistance, and helps you walk and move with less stress on your knees. The warmth of the water can help muscles relax, improve circulation, and ease soreness. Exercising in a pool is a great way to keep your muscles and joints strong and limber, without flaring up problems with knee osteoarthritis.
Jan
06
2012
How successful is surgery for shin splints?
Question: How successful is surgery for shin splints? Answer: There is no clear-cut answer to this question. Although some people are helped by surgery for shin splints, surgery is not always successful. Pain is often relieved without surgery. Other treatment options can be tried before surgery. These include the use of orthotic inserts. Orthotics help stabilize the ankle joint and keep the foot from rolling inward. They can also be designed to help absorb shock. Training for strength, agility, and flexibility before and during the sports season also reduces shin splints among athletes.
Dec
27
2011
Can I avoid surgery for my articular cartilage tear by doing knee exercises?
Question: I tore the articular cartilage in my knee. Can I avoid having surgery by doing a lot of exercise? Answer: If the tear is small and doesn’t cause swelling, you may be safe to exercise. But exercise probably won’t fix the tear. This is because joint cartilage does not have its own supply of blood and lymph vessels. This means the cartilage is not able to heal on its own. If the tear goes all the way down to the bone, you may not require surgery. But again, your knee will probably not get better as a result ofRead more
Dec
13
2011
Will I develop arthritis if i had a fall during my secondary school days?
Question: I fell and hurt my knee pretty bad back in high school. Will I be more likely to develop arthritis in my knee as I get older? Answer: Just because you injured your knee does not mean you’ll have problems as you age. However, significant injuries to the knee and hip have been found to increase the risk of osteoarthritis in these joints. Researchers tracked 1,337 medical students over a period of nearly twenty years to see whether people with knee or hip injuries would eventually have problems with osteoarthritis. They found that a higher percentage of people withRead more
Nov
17
2011
Top 3 Exercises for Knee Joint Pain
There are 2 types of knee pain causes that are mainly acute knee pain and chronic knee pain. Generally acute knee pain is caused by an accident or a fall and the pain will only be present for a short time. It occurred mostly in sports activities and the treatment for such knee pains is to undergo a surgery so as to be fully treated. The second cause is chronic knee pain. This form of injury goes with you for a long period of time and it often hurts every now and then. There are different types of chronic kneeRead more
Nov
03
2011
Top 11 Knee Pain Exercises for Pain Relief
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor. With today’s increasingly active society, the number of knee problems is increasing. Considering that when you simply walk up stairs, the pressure across your knee joints is four times your body weight, it isn’t surprising. Exercising frequently can help to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee joints. These workouts can help to strengthen your knee and less susceptible to injury. Here are 11 exercises to strengthen your knee joints: Stretching exercises 1. Chair knee extension: Sitting in a chair, rest your foot on anotherRead more