Behind-the-knee pain could be due to muscle strain or arthritis—or something far more serious. Orthopedic experts say these ...

Nov. 13, 2024 — A new study by medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids -- medicines widely used to treat neuropathic pain -- increased the risk of hip fractures, especially in ...

Strength training is one of the best things you can do for healthy joints, Dr. Lee says. That’s because it builds muscle, and ...

Your knee joint includes bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. A knee brace stabilizes these structures, preventing them from moving too much or too suddenly. In addition, some knee ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new update on its plans for the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The benefits department has announced that people ...

A new company in Norwich is modernising imaging of knee joints using 3D scans to help more people better understand their joint health. KNEE3D, based at Norwich Research Park, is using state ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - January 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Infections of the knee joint can be a serious problem. Symptoms of an infection include redness, swelling, and fevers. The treatment of a knee infection depends on the type and location of the ...

Factors behind knee and joint pain in the elderly during the colder days Low temperatures can cause muscles and tendons around joints to tighten, leading to stiffness and discomfort. Hence ...

She described how "Arthritis can cause debilitating pain, joint stiffness and prevent people doing everyday tasks, with work sometimes made to feel an impossible challenge." Aimed at aiding those ...