The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament that helps to stabilize the knee joint and prevent the leg from sliding forward, as well as excessive movement in any one direction. While it is tough tissue, it can develop partial tears or tear completely. The ACL can become injured for a variety of reasons, but…
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Can an ACL Tear Heal on Its Own?
While playing basketball, you went up for a rebound, but moments later, after you came down, you felt sharp knee pain, rapid swelling, loss of range of motion, and a feeling of instability. What just happened? You might have torn your anterior crucial ligament (ACL) – a ligament in your knee responsible for connecting your…
Types of ACL Surgical Procedures
Of the four ligaments in your knee, the ACL is the most likely to get injured. When it gets torn, you can experience knee instability that prevents you from doing high-intensity exercises and playing sports. You may have difficulty even with regular movements if your injury is severe. Conservative treatments might be able to address…
How Do You Treat Bursitis in the Knee
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…
Can Exercise Be Medicine?
Exercise is more than just a way to lose weight. It is considered an important component of recovery and, in some cases, also used either as an adjunctive treatment or as preventive therapy. These aspects qualify exercise as medicine. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of exercise – the specific reasons it…
Does walking make hip arthritis worse?
Hip arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in the groin, outer thigh, and buttocks area, as well as mobility issues. Living with hip arthritis can be difficult. Many people with arthritis have difficulty moving around, which makes it hard to perform everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. However, this is not to say…
What aggravates bursitis of the knee?
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…
Can Sleeping on Your Hands Cause Wrist Pain in the Long-term?
No one can deny the importance of keeping our wrists well-functioning. Our wrists are critical for our hands and forearms to keep up with everyday tasks. Wrist pain significantly impedes our movement and efficiency. It’s inconvenient, causes discomfort, and possibly leads to debilitating consequences if it’s not given immediate attention. Have you been experiencing wrist…
How Do You Assess Hand Pain?
The hands are capable of strong, precise, and dexterous movements. However, they are still susceptible to injury — and this can cause extreme discomfort and inconvenience in your daily life. When routine hand functions become hard, you’ll want to know exactly what’s causing your hand pain. Here’s how to assess your hand and find out…
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Wrist Sprain: Surgical Options
Wrist pain can be caused by various reasons, ranging from accidents to chronic conditions. A triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) sprain occurs because of an injury to the wrist. TFCC is a cartilage structure that connects the small wrist bones on the pinkie side to the end of the forearm. It is frequently treated with medication…