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What to Do When You Have No Cartilage in Your Knee
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections is another technique that research shows is effective in treating knee osteoarthritis, including people with no cartilage in their knee. PRP uses concentrated blood platelets that contain growth factors. These growth factors ease pain by reducing the effect of inflammation at the cellular level.
Non-traumatic Medial-Sided Elbow Pain: A Comprehensive Review of Etiologies, Diagnostic Strategies, and Treatment Approaches
Medial elbow pain is a rare and often underrecognized condition. In non-traumatic cases, such as medial epicondylitis (ME), ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury, cubital tunnel syndrome, snapping medial triceps, and posteromedial impingement, the clinical presentations are often similar, making diagnosis challenging. This narrative review aims to synthesize current evidence regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies for non-traumatic medial elbow pain.
5 Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome You Should Know
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that develops when the median nerve—a major nerve that controls movement and sensation in the hand and fingers—becomes compressed or pinched. Specifically, this nerve supplies sensations to your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. As a result, you can experience symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers.
Understanding Little League Elbow: Causes, Risks and Prevention
As sports specialization and year-round play among younger athletes in baseball have become increasingly prevalent, so has the prevalence of Little League elbow. Although these trends seem likely to persist, there are preventive measures athletes can take to reduce their risk of injury – especially for throwers in colder weather. Clinicians can also take more steps and prioritize specific aspects of the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process to help athletes return to play quickly and, most importantly, safely.
What to Know About a Hyperextended Elbow
A hyperextended elbow occurs when your elbow joint bends backward more than it should. This condition mostly happens in individuals involved in weight-bearing activities or contact sports. These injuries often involve ligaments that surround the elbow
