Healthcare News
Why Do I Experience Knee Pain While Going Down Stairs?
Knee pain while descending stairs is often linked to conditions affecting the kneecap, such as patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia patella. Understanding these causes can help in managing and treating the discomfort effectively.
Comparative Outcomes of Resurfacing vs Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and resurfacing hip arthroplasty (RHA) are widely used for treating hip joint disorders. While THA is the gold standard for hip replacement, RHA is increasingly used in younger, active patients due to bone preservation. This systematic review and meta-analysis compare functional outcomes, metal ions, complications, revision rates, survivorship and satisfaction between THA and RHA.
Hip Abduction Exercises to Strengthen and Tone Your Body
Strengthening your hip abductors can prevent injuries and improve mobility. These exercises focus on moving the leg outward to effectively engage and tone the muscles around the hip.
Gait Training Can Help Knee Arthritis
Changing the way you walk could offer relief from knee arthritis on par with common painkillers, clinical trial results show. Gait retraining involves making a small adjustment to the angle of your foot — a minor change that can yield major benefits, researchers wrote in The Lancet Rheumatology.
Aspirin matches costlier blood thinners after hip and knee replacement surgery, major trial finds
Joint replacements are among the most common surgeries worldwide, and preventing blood clots is critical to recovery. A Dalhousie-led study published this month—one of the most robust of its kind to date—found that a straightforward treatment following surgery may be just as effective as a more complex one, challenging common assumptions in post-surgical care. The results could simplify care and reduce costs across health systems.
