What causes knee pain: How doctors make a diagnosis
Knee pain can affect every step you take. If you’re middle-aged or older, you might blame osteoarthritis for your achy knees. You may be right. But knee pain can stem from problems with several structures in and around the joint. To narrow down the cause and determine the right treatment, a doctor will perform a thorough evaluation - ask questions, examine the knee, and possibly order imaging studies.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
4 Reasons Your Knee Is Always Cracking
Knee cracking, popping, or grinding is often normal and not a cause for concern unless accompanied by pain, swelling, or instability.
Source: Verywell health
Traumatic Serratus Anterior Muscle Tear Presenting as Isolated Posterior Shoulder Pain in a Professional Volleyball Athlete: A Case Report
Serratus anterior muscle injuries are rare, most commonly reported in rowing and overhead throwing athletes. These injuries typically present with anterolateral chest wall pain and a palpable mass. Atypical presentations may lead to diagnostic challenges, particularly when symptoms mimic shoulder pathology. We report the case of a 26-year-old male professional volleyball player who presented with acute-onset posterior shoulder pain following a serving motion.
Source: Cureus
Biologic Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Structured Narrative Review of Joint Preservation Strategies and Clinical Outcomes
As interest in joint preservation strategies has grown, biologic therapies have emerged as promising approaches capable of modulating the intra-articular environment and potentially delaying invasive interventions.
Source: Arthroplasty Today
Everything You Need To Know About Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the tendon that connects your calf muscles at the back of your lower leg to your heel bone. When you walk, run, or jump, you are using your Achilles tendon.
Source: Health
