Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment
Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide - and potentially a billion by 2050 - the most powerful treatment isn’t surgery or medication. It’s exercise. Movement nourishes cartilage, strengthens muscles, reduces inflammation, and even reshapes the biological processes driving joint damage.
Source: ScienceDaily
Diagnostic Dilemma: Testing to Differentiate UCL Sprains From Flexor-Pronator Elbow Strains in the Overhead Athlete
Differentiating between a UCL and flexor-pronator injury is often difficult because the symptoms both produce pain in the medial elbow, and they frequently occur together. The purpose of this commentary is to describe the clinical thought process used to assist in making an accurate differential diagnosis between a UCL sprain and a flexor-pronator strain.
Source: IJSPT
Short-Term Functional Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty According to Their Body Mass Index
This study aimed to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and short-term outcomes following primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA), including functional improvement, perioperative variables, and postoperative complications.
Source: Cureus
Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.
Source: Verywell health
ACL Injuries in Female Athletes: Understanding the Higher Risks and Lower Return-to-Play Rates
Although males have higher rates of ACL injuries, the relative risk of ACL injury is actually much higher in females. Despite increased understanding of ACL injuries and prevention, injury rates among females have remained consistent, while rates have simultaneously decreased among males. As female participation in youth sports continues to increase, along with the expansion of college and professional athletic programs, identifying the underlying causes of this increased risk becomes increasingly important.
Source: ConsultQD - Cleveland Clinic