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What is arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows orthopedic surgeons to look inside the body. Providers can diagnose and repair injuries to the joints or the muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage in the body. During the surgery, the surgeon makes a series of button-hole sized i...

What causes crackling or popping noises in the knee?

Snap, crackle, and pop! It makes a catchy slogan for a breakfast cereal. But when you hear those noises in your knee, they are a cause for concern, especially when accompanied by pain. Some people hear sounds like crackling tissue paper when they bend or straighten their knees. Known as crepitus, th...

What is an IT band injury?

Iliotibial band or IT band syndrome often is classified as an overuse injury. The IT band is the long, flexible, fibrous tendon that runs down the outside of the leg from the hip to below the knee joint. When the IT band becomes inflamed or irritated, it swells and no longer moves freely. The swolle...

What is bursitis?

Bursitis occurs when the bursa, a synovial-fluid-filled sac is inflamed. Though slippery and tiny, the bursa has a big job. It acts as a cushion and allows the bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles to work together without friction. When these tiny water-balloon-like sacs become inflamed and swell...

What is a meniscus tear?

The meniscus is a small horseshoe-shaped rubbery pad of fibrocartilage and collagen. These pads inside the knee absorb the impact of motion. Each knee has two of these miniature shock absorbers: the lateral and medial meniscus. Injury to these protective pads results in a meniscus tear. How do menis...

Can I hike after knee replacement surgery?

Most people can get back to the activities they enjoy after knee replacement surgery, including hiking. But before we delve into the specifics, let’s review a few general facts about your knees. Your knee joint is one of the largest joints in your body. It’s capable of bearing your entire weigh...

Do your joints need an oil change?

Your body needs healthy levels of good fats to work properly – and healthy oils in your diet are the best source. Healthy oils help your brain, nerves, and your major organs. Good fats also help your body absorb necessary fat-soluble vitamins and minerals, like vitamin D, to help build strong bon...

Would an ergonomic assessment help you enjoy less stress while working from home?

Have you noticed a pain in your neck, back, shoulders, knees, or hands since the pandemic started? It may be your workspace: A low chair strains your knees. A poorly positioned monitor leads to neck pain. The wrong seat height or chair pitch can create painful back conditions. Incorrect keyboard p...

Walking may be the key to avoiding osteoarthritis in your knees

You’ve heard that walking 10,000 steps is the best thing you can do for your health. But when you have sore knees, walking five miles may seem impossible. The good news is that as few as 1,000 steps every day helps maintain mobility in your knees. According to a study of 1,788 people with an aver...

What is runners knee?

Runner’s knee is a common overuse injury among runners and other people who put a lot of pressure on their knees when biking, jumping, skiing or dancing. The condition causes the kneecap (patella) to move out of place. While it is in the misaligned position, it irritates the femoral groove and we...