Knee pain is a common symptom faced by people of all ages. It can be acute or chronic, after an exercise or injury. It can be mild or may progress to severe pain. What are the Causes? There are many causes of pain in the knee joint. One of the most common cause is being […]
What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a painful swelling just below the knee. This swelling or bump is also known as Tibial Tubercle Apophysitis. It can involve single or both knees. What are the causes of Osgood-Schlatter disease? It is thought to be caused by overuse of the knees and putting extra stress and
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What are the causes of Lower Back pain? Back pain is one of the common problems people face in their day to day lives. In fact, the sedentary lifestyle of today’s era has contributed immensely to it. People are working in their home or offices by sitting on their chairs for the whole day. Your
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The plantar fascia is the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. It connects the heel bone to the toes and creates the arch of the foot. When this tissue becomes swollen or inflamed, it is called plantar fasciitis. Causes Swelling occurs when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot
Bursitis of the heel is swelling of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) at the back of the heel bone. Causes A bursa acts as a cushion and lubricant between tendons or muscles sliding over bone. There are bursas around most large joints in the body, including the ankle. The retrocalcaneal bursa is located in the back
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Anterior knee pain is pain that occurs at the front and center of the knee. It can be caused by many different problems, including: Chondromalacia of the patella — the softening and breakdown of the tissue (cartilage) on the underside of the kneecap (patella) Runner’s knee — sometimes called patellar tendinitis Lateral compression syndrome — the
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An anterior cruciate ligament injury is the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete. Considerations The knee joint is located where the end of the thigh bone (femur) meets the top of the shin bone (tibia). Four main ligaments connect these two bones:
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Knee arthroscopy is a surgery that uses a tiny camera to look inside your knee. Small cuts are made to insert the camera and small surgical tools into your knee for the procedure. Description Three different types of pain relief (anesthesia) may be used for knee arthroscopy surgery: Local anaesthesia. Your knee may be numbed
ACL reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct the ligament in the center of your knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects your shin bone (tibia) to your thigh bone (femur). A tear of this ligament can cause your knee to give way during physical activity, most often during side-step or crossover movements. Description Most people have general
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