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Common Knee Problems and How to Address Them

Properly functioning, pain-free knees are vital for maintaining an active and independent lifestyle. Your knees play a critical role in providing mobility, stability and support for numerous daily activities, from walking and climbing stairs to squatting and playing sports. The knee joint is the largest and one of the most intricate joints in the human… Read More: Common Knee Problems and How to Address Them »

A new look at steroid injections for knee and hip osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common and potentially debilitating condition. It’s a degenerative joint disease (often called the “wear-and-tear” type) in which the smooth lining of cartilage becomes thinned and uneven, exposing the bone beneath. Although osteoarthritis is tightly linked with aging, we now know there is more to it than age alone: genetics, weight, physical activity,… Read More: A new look at steroid injections for knee and hip… »

Why Zion Williamson Will Miss 6 To 8 Weeks After Knee Surgery

Fans got to see Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the NBA preseason but will … [+] have to wait six to eight weeks to see him during the regular season. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Getty Images Wait for it. Wait for it. That’s what everyone will have to do to… Read More: Why Zion Williamson Will Miss 6 To 8 Weeks After… »

Up To A Third Of Knee Replacements Pack Pain And Regret

Danette Lake thought surgery would relieve the pain in her knees. The arthritis pain began as a dull ache in her early 40s, brought on largely by the pressure of unwanted weight. Lake managed to lose 200 pounds through dieting and exercise, but the pain in her knees persisted. A sexual assault two years ago… Read More: Up To A Third Of Knee Replacements Pack Pain And… »