Newer advancements have made it possible for people to enjoy greater levels of mobility after their total knee replacement (TKR). This has been made possible with high-flexion knee replacement, a procedure that is fast gaining popularity because of its several merits. Understanding knee mobility The flexion in your knee is an evaluation of […]
Runner’s Knee is a broad term describing a medical condition that causes a dull pain, typically, around the front of your knees. Pain may also be felt towards the outer part of the knee, depending on the specific cause of this condition. These conditions can be anterior knee pain syndrome, patellofemoral malalignment, chondromalacia patella, and […]
[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Female” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Exercises before knee replacement surgery In case your doctor has recommended knee replacement surgery after having seen your physical, you will have to prepare your body for a future operation. This basically means strengthening knee muscles so that the impact of the surgery is not adverse on your […]
The painful, wobbly, and unstable feeling of a loose knee cap is commonly caused by an injury that has either sprained or torn the ligaments. Anterior cruciate ligament or meniscus injury may also cause knee instability and pain. The kneecap is connected to the thigh bone(femur) above and the shin bone(tibia) below. It moves up […]
Come winter and cold weather enhances the pain and stiffness in your foregoing knee injury. It makes one wonder whether it is a medical fact or just a feeling. No, it is not a misconception but a fact that certain types of knee injuries actually cause more pain and discomfort in the colder weather. So, […]
Osteoarthritis is a problem that leads to acute pain in the knees and bone joints and makes the routine activities seem like a mammoth task. You have tried a number of medicines and painkillers but there is no respite. Instead of reeling for too long in pain and postponing your chores, you consult an orthopedic […]
‘As active as squirrel’ or ‘fit as a fiddle’ was your nickname a couple of months ago. But with a sudden jerk, push, weight lift, or age and osteoporosis, you find yourself incapacitated with acute pain. This unexpected jerk or sports injury has led to unbearable traumatic pain. You may find yourself in a lurch […]
Has climbing the stairs become a menace? Have you been facing difficulty walking a long-distance? Do you find yourself complaining about your worn-out knees too often? It may be time for knee replacement surgery You may wonder and panic hearing the word ‘surgery’. However, if your knees are troubling and can’t support the daily motion, […]
If you are facing constant pain in the knee or if your daily movement is affected by the immobility in the knee, you must read on. This blog will help people who have faced sports injuries or are in turmoil because of immobility in the knee. The secret to staying fit is out. It is […]
With aging degenerative tissues, pain and stiffness in knees, or difficulty in getting up from a chair or going up and down the stairs, you may be experiencing multiple problems in the knee. With thorough check-ups and analysis, the orthopedic doctor may suggest knee replacement. Patients with arthritis are worse affected. Arthritis may lead to […]