KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the knee joint, causing pain, stiffness, and inflammation. It’s a type of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint breaks down, leading to bone-on-bone contact and resulting in pain and disability....
KNEE PAIN 1 – ACL TEARS

KNEE PAIN 1 – ACL TEARS

Friends, let’s talk about an injury that is too common among our athletes and weekend warriors. The anterior cruciate ligament tear, also known as an ACL tear. This is a common sports injury that can happen when your knee is twisted or bent forcefully, usually...
CALF MUSCLE TWITCH – A WARNING SIGN?

CALF MUSCLE TWITCH – A WARNING SIGN?

Muscle twitching, or fasciculation, can have several different causes – some are less serious while others can include neurologic disorders or peripheral nerve damage. CAUSES: Less Serious Some of the most common causes include: • Intense exercise or physical...
A Tiny Bone Growth of Painful Proportions

A Tiny Bone Growth of Painful Proportions

What are bone spurs? Also known as osteophytes, bone spurs are small, bony projections that form along the edges of bones. They are also often seen in the joints and are a common sign of osteoarthritis, a chronic condition that causes the breakdown of joint cartilage....