Joints

Bursitis symptoms The symptoms of bursitis depend on how much inflammation is present and which bursae are being affected. Symptoms often include: Swelling, inflammation, and pain near and in the affected joints. Most often, this includes the knees, hips, elbows, or shoulders. The pain increases with movements such as stretching, exercising, or lifting.  Loss of […]

Broken collarbone symptoms Typically, broken collarbone symptoms and signs include: Pain that is made worse by the movement of the shoulder Tenderness in the collarbone Swelling in the area of the broken collarbone The inability to move the shoulder; stiffness Bruising in the area A crackling or grinding sound when trying to move the shoulder […]

Torn meniscus treatment Treatment of a torn meniscus depends on where the tear is located, how big it is, and what type of tear occurred.The outer portion of the meniscus is richly supplied with blood. If a meniscus tear occurs in this area, it may heal well without treatment, or sometimes tears in this area […]

Symptoms of a torn meniscus Some people hear a popping noise when a meniscus tear happens in their knee. Such torn meniscus symptoms may follow this: Pain in the knee  Swelling around the knee  Decreased mobility in the knee affected by the meniscus tear A sensation of catching or locking up in the knee affected […]

Torn meniscus definition A torn meniscus is a commonly occurring injury of the knee. It happens when the knee is severely rotated or twisted and is most likely to occur when the knee is twisted or rotated while it is bearing the body’s weight. What is a meniscus? The knee consists of the large bone […]

Posterior cruciate ligament injury symptoms When acute or sudden posterior cruciate ligament injuries occur, the symptoms are often mild. They may be vague and difficult to describe. There may be no pain or only minimal discomfort, and movement of the knee is usually not affected. However, there may be bruising or swelling over the shinbone. […]

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries to the knee occur less often than injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and they frequently are not recognized. The ACL is the more familiar of the two structures, but both ligaments contribute to the knee’s stability. Therefore, if either of these ligaments is torn or injured, the person […]

Psoriatic arthritis treatment There is no cure for psoriatic arthritis. The goal of psoriatic arthritis treatment is to control inflammation in the affected joints so that disability and pain can be prevented. Medications for psoriatic arthritis There are several different classifications of medications used for psoriatic arthritis treatment. They include: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): These drugs […]

Patellar tendonitis treatment Doctors usually recommend conservative measures to manage patellar tendinitis before considering surgery. These less invasive treatments for patellar tendonitis may include medications and physical therapy. Patellar tendonitis medications Pain relievers such as naproxen sodium and ibuprofen can help control the pain of patellar tendinitis and reduce inflammation. Patellar tendonitis therapy Various physical […]

Patellar tendonitis symptoms The first symptom associated with patellar tendinitis is usually knee pain. This pain may:  Initially only occur when the activity first starts or immediately following an episode of intense activity Gradually become more intense, until it significantly disrupts your physical activity  Eventually, disrupt even your normal routines of daily life  When to […]