Sixty-nine-year-old Mary Anne Laporte was diagnosed with knee arthritis 15 years ago. For years, she kept the pain under control with steroid injections and physical therapy, but when she began ...
A meniscus tear often occurs during activities that involve twisting or rotating the knee, such as pivoting during sports. This injury can lead to pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee.
The joints most likely to be affected are the knees. When the knee is impacted in this way, symptoms may include: Pain Swelling Decreased ability to stand Impaired ability to straighten the knee ...
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy required a second procedure to his right knee this week to address swelling that occurred during his physical rehab, coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday.
Without enough padding, the bones no longer slide easily against each other, causing pain and swelling. OA usually strikes people over 50 years old, and while running doesn’t cause OA, the repetitive ...