Pooch Peril: More Elderly Are Fracturing Bones While Dog Walking
Walking the dog can be great exercise for seniors, but there could be one downside: bone fractures
Source: Health Day
What to know about MCL tears
A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may be necessary in rare cases.
Source: Medical News Today
What you need to know about irritable hip
Irritable hip results from hip joint inflammation. It is a common cause of hip pain and limping in children aged 10 years or younger.
Source: Medical News Today
What makes joints pop and crack and is it a sign of disease?
Joints emit a variety of noises, including popping, snapping, catching, clicking, grinding, grating and clunking. The technical term for these noises is "crepitus", from the Latin "to rattle".
Source: Medical Xpress
Hip Labrum Surgery: Is It The Right Treatment?
The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the ball-and-socket hip joint. Often likened to a meniscus tear of the knee joint, a hip labrum tear may be a source of pain and discomfort in the hip joint.
Source: Verywell Health
