Two Patient Reported Outcomes that surgeons use to assess the success of arthroplasty are the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index and the Oxford Knee Score.
The knee joint is made up of several components that enable flexion and extension of the joint as well as limited internal and external rotation. This structural system facilitates movements such as squatting, walking, getting up and much more that is important throughout daily activities.
Although knee pain can be due to various causes, a torn meniscus is a common cause.
Water on the knee is the layman’s term for a medical condition called knee effusion. Knee effusion is characterized by swelling of the knees, either in one or both legs, and knee pain. Knee effusion happens for one of three reasons: an injury, a disease or overusing the knees.
Knee braces are supports that you wear for an injured or painful knee. Some people use them to prevent knee injuries during sports.
Do you suffer from knee pain? One can experience pricking pain on the inner side of the knee, joint instability, swelling, locking of the knee or redness. The severity of knee pain may vary from slightly achy to immobility. To get relief the source of the pain has to be identified.
If you suffer joint pain, not only will you constantly be uncomfortable, you will also suffer from mobility problems and may struggle with even the simplest of tasks. Experts have found that certain exercises and movements performed in water (i.e. a swimming pool) can help reduce joint pain and enhance mobility and flexibility.
You are probably too aware of how hip and knee pain affects your mobility, especially if you want to exercise. The bad news is that having hip and knee pain or inflammatory conditions like arthritis puts you at a greater risk of developing some heart conditions.
The overall inflammation and degeneration of the cartilage cause pain, sometimes to the point that mobility becomes a problem. When mobility becomes a problem knee or hip replacement surgery may become necessary.
Most often, people go about their daily life without knowing a simple knee pain has a story to tell. People commonly blame exhaustion, overwork or an unusual sleeping position for their aching knee joint. The logical modus operandi is to self-diagnose and treat as if it is a temporary condition, but how do you know if it is something chronic like arthritis?
What happens during a total knee replacement surgery? Dr. Daniel Albright of Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic talks about what to expect during a total knee replacement surgery. Dr. Albright uses models to explain this highly successful procedure step-by-step. Summary of video: (Video …
