Knee sprains symptoms vary considerably depending upon grade (I, II, or III). While all grades of knee sprains are likely to result in swelling and limited mobility, more severe sprains may cause audible popping noises at the time of the injury, buckling sensations, severe bruising, and more. Common symptoms of knee sprains include: Pain. Athletes […]

There are no specific treatments or vaccines for chikungunya and related viruses, known as arthritogenic alphaviruses, according to researchers and added that doctors simply recommend rest, fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. WASHINGTON: Scientists have identified the molecular handle that chikungunya grabs to get inside cells, an advance that could lead […]

Knee pain can be caused by injuries, mechanical problems, types of arthritis, and other issues. Injuries A knee injury can affect any of the ligaments, tendons, or fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that surround your knee joint as well as the bones, cartilage, and ligaments that form the joint itself. Some of the more common knee injuries […]

Knee replacements have emerged as a mainstream surgery. According to the Agency for Research and Quality (AHRQ), over 600,000 procedures were performed in 2009. That number is expected to grow into the millions by the year 2030. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), serious complications occur in less than 2 percent of […]

According to the Arthritis Foundation, 66 million (nearly one in three adults) suffer from chronic joint pain and 21 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, which is characterized by a breakdown of the cartilage and a deterioration of the fluid in a joint. The symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, […]

Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims. The study, published in Health Services Research, found that those who saw a physical therapist at the first point of care had an 89 percent lower probability of receiving an opioid prescription, a 28 percent […]

Based on a study published in the Journal of Arthritis Care & Research, extra WEIGHT can up your risk of developing arthritis. A University of Pennsylvania study revealed that the adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis and due to obesity there is a more rapid progression of disability than in patients who were overweight. As per the […]

The all-new non-invasive knee procedure could bring great relief for patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain, for whom surgery is not an option. The above treatment had recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is called “Cooled Radiofrequency ablation” and can help the people with severe osteoarthritis pain & who are not ready to […]