Knee pain is one of the most common complaints doctors hear about with regard to pain symptoms. This is often because of an increased interest in working out, jogging, and other physical activity. All these activities can be strenuous, but are not necessarily the cause of knee pain.
The knees contain bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, and [...]
Additional names for the orthopedic knee scooter are Roller Foot, Mobility Scooter and Knee Walker. The device is design to allow people who suffered a knee injury to be more mobile. The Knee scooter is an alternative to crutches, which are hard to operate, can cause pain in the arms and armpits, [...]
A severe injury to the knee may require knee surgery. This can occur at any age. Failure to have a necessary surgery to correct a problem may result in the injury getting worse. Even to the point of total knee replacement.
Young People Should have Knee Surgery if Recommended
Young people who sustain a [...]
Trauma is derived from Greek descent. A situation is considered traumatic when a person experiences a serious injury or catastrophic event. After this, a person may experience shock. Trauma has a medical and psychiatric definition. The medical definition of trauma refers to shock, a critical bodily injury or wound. Blunt trauma [...]
Pain in the inside of the knee can be caused by medial meniscus tears, arthritis and medial collateral ligament injuries.
There are two moon shaped cartilage that act as shock absorbers for the knee. The medial collateral ligament is connected to the medial meniscus. As such, any impact on the lateral side of the knee can [...]
Physiatry is a medical specialization that has been around since 1947. The focus of this discipline is not only to restore the functional ability but to optimize quality of life. This discipline uses a whole-person approach.
What does the Physiatrist do?
The physiatrist is the individual who establishes the plan of care, listens and helps the patient [...]
One would be hard pressed in today’s society to go an entire day without seeing some reference to professional sports. Fame, fortune, and glory are things that every young participant playing in a Pop Warner or Little League game aspires to achieve. However, what many people don’t realize is that professional athletes put their careers, [...]
Are Flip Flops Bad for Your Feet?
For those who don’t know what flip flops are, they are the flat soled sandals that make a “flopping” sound when you walk. Over the years flip flops have increased in popularity, so the question of “are flip flops bad for my feet” has been asked.
My answer to [...]
Hip rehabilitation is necessary in various situations from just simple pain to post hip surgery. The hip is a very stable joint thanks to ligaments and strong muscles that surround it. If any injury occurs it can be disabling and affect simple daily activities like walking and going up and down stairs.
Hip injuries can be [...]
