Chronic knee pain and swelling

Knee pain may result from repeated overuse or misuse over a period of time, gout, septic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms of septic arthritis include joint pain, swelling, redness, stiffness, warmth, inability to straighten and bend the knee, and difficulty getting up and walking due to pain. Some may also experience a fever. Diseases or […]

Meniscus tear

Meniscus tear is the most common knee injury among those who play sports. A meniscus tear results from making a rapid turn or change of direction or landing from a jump, causing the end of the femur to grind into the top of the tibia, pinching and potentially tearing the cartilage of the meniscus. Symptoms […]

Anterior cruciate ligament tears

One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament sprain or tear. The injury most commonly occurs during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction, jumping, and landing. The ligament can also tear due to work injuries or automobile accidents. Immediate swelling and pain of the knee develop at the […]

Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a common disease, especially among middle-aged women. The main symptoms of a frozen shoulder are pain and stiffness that make it difficult or impossible to move it, such as reaching over your back or reaching out your arm to grab something. Frozen shoulder occurs when the tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes […]

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