Instead of Battling Knee Pain, Defeat It
From the first evaluation through rehabilitation, NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute is enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes with highly specialized surgeons, physicians, nurses and therapists all under one roof.
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Evaluation Can Guide Treatment for Knee Pain
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: One year ago, I fell and broke my arm. While my arm has healed, my knees also have been bothering me since I fell. I have arthritis in both knees and a slight tear in the meniscus on one knee, but both knees are extremely painful when I walk. Is it possible […]
Ask the Harvard Experts: Can Tai Chi Ease Knee Pain?
Question: I have pain in both knees due to osteoarthritis. It’s not too bad, but I want to avoid surgery in the future. What are your thoughts about tai chi? Answer by Howard LeWine, MD Osteoarthritis develops when cartilage — the tissue that covers bones and acts as a cushion — deteriorates over time, eventually […]
Relieve the knee pain due to ITB syndrome
Q: I developed pain along the outer surface of my knee. A friend says I probably have ITB syndrome. What does that mean? How is it treated? A: Short for iliotibial band syndrome, ITB syndrome refers to a common cause of knee pain. The iliotibial band is a tough fibrous (scar-like) tissue that extends […]
Knee damage appearing on MRI predicts arthritis ahead
Source: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine whatdoctorsknow.com People who are at higher risk to develop knee osteoarthritis (OA) from being overweight or having injured their knee in the past may have normal X-rays, but worsening lesions or damage appearing on their MRIs predicts a significantly higher risk of soon developing knee osteoarthritis or painful […]
