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5 Long-Term Problems After Meniscus Surgery
Although arthroscopic surgery of the meniscus is minimally invasive, you may still experience knee pain after surgery. For some people, other problems can occur after surgery, such as arthritis, re-injury, incomplete rehabilitation, and more.
Positive long-term outcomes with arthroscopy for young adults with borderline hip dysplasia
For young adults with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD), primary arthroscopy provides positive long-term outcomes, improving symptoms and function while avoiding the need for hip replacement surgery in most cases, reports a study in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Chondromalica: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Chondromalacia patella, also known as runner's knee, is a knee condition that can cause pain and grinding when the knee is flexed. It's due to the breakdown in the cartilage on the undersurface of the kneecap (patella) that causes bones to rub against each other. Overuse (especially from running or cycling), trauma, such as a fracture, or a misalignment of the kneecap and femur can all cause chondromalacia.
What causes swollen popliteal lymph nodes behind the knee?
The popliteal lymph nodes lie in the tissues behind a person’s knee. Many conditions can cause them to swell, such as infections and autoimmune conditions. It is rare for cancer to affect the popliteal lymph nodes.
Physical Therapy for Hip Bursitis: Exercises to Know
Pain in your hip can be caused by hip bursitis. Hip bursitis is when the small fluid-filled sacs (bursa) on the outside or inner part of your hip get inflamed. Hip bursitis causes pain, decreased strength, and trouble with movements like walking or running.1 Hip bursitis can be recurrent, especially if you continue to do activities that are putting stress on the bursa.
