Knee joint

Knee arthritis and the most prominent methods of treatment

Knee arthritis, the most prominent methods of treatment

Knee arthritis is inflammation and deterioration of the joint cartilage. Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the main symptoms, but there are many treatment options available to relieve these symptoms. Knee arthritis is a painful disease that worsens over time and negatively affects the quality of life of patients, as it causes roughness of the joint surface, which leads to direct friction between the bones. Follow us …

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner's knee article

Patellofemoral pain syndrome/runner's knee

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of knee pain and it is important to start early treatment before the pain worsens over time and affects the quality of life. Patellofemoral pain syndrome relates to the way the knee moves and in particular the patella on the groove of the thigh bone. This painful condition is common among athletes who participate in activities that require…

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Image of knee meniscus resection, which is usually done arthroscopically and is a quick, non-invasive procedure

Knee cartilage resection to treat meniscus tears

Meniscus resection is a quick and safe procedure that partially repairs a meniscus tear and provides the knee with a better range of motion with less pain. What is the process of cutting the knee cartilage? It is the common surgical procedure in which the torn meniscus, which is one of the most important cartilages within the knee joint, is removed or repaired.

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Image of the knock knees article

Knee-knock main symptoms and methods of treatment

Patellofemoral knee is a common medical condition in children in which the knees tilt inward. Treatment options for relieving symptoms range from exercise, physiotherapy, and even surgery. 75% children between the ages of 3 to 5 years suffer from a kneecap problem as part of their normal development, which may correct on its own before the age of seven years …

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Robotic knee replacement surgery

Robotic knee replacement surgery and everything related to it

Robotic knee joint replacement is one of the advanced surgeries that requires special preparation and quality equipment, as the robot does not replace the joint on its own, but requires a skilled surgeon to guide it. What is the robotic knee joint replacement procedure? Robotic knee replacement surgery is similar to traditional knee surgeries where a consultant orthopedic surgeon removes tissue…

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Behind the knee cyst (Baker's cyst) symptoms and treatment

A cyst behind the knee or a Baker’s cyst is a relatively common condition that causes stiffness and pain to develop in the knee. Treatment options vary, and in severe cases it is possible to resort to surgery to remove it. What is a cyst behind the knee A cyst behind the knee also known as a popliteal cyst or Baker's cyst is a benign swelling filled with synovial fluid that appears in the popliteal fossa in…

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Knee arthroscopy and its side effects

Knee arthroscopy and its side effects

Knee arthroscopy is a very common surgical procedure that helps diagnose and treat many knee joint problems safely without any side effects on the patient’s movement and gait in the future. The importance of knee arthroscopy lies in the treatment of many structural injuries to the knee joint. Follow us to learn about the knee arthroscopy procedure, how it is performed, and its side effects. A glimpse of…

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