The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most vulnerable knee ligament due to its placement out in front within the knee joint. This ligament functions to stabilize the knee while rotating and moving, and together with the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) it connects your femur (thighbone, or upper leg bone) to your tibia (shinbone, or
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Does Weight Affect Knee Pain?
Knee pain makes movement – from heavy exercise to simply walking up stairs – a chore. And once the joint starts to wear down from chronic wear and tear, you expect pain even as you are sitting still, driving, or laying in bed. There’s no doubt that being overweight or obese increases your risk for
Read MoreShould I exercise if I have osteoarthritis of the knee?
Osteoarthritis of the knee causes pain, stiffness, and swelling that can make it hard to get up and move. However, exercise is one of the best things you can do for your knees if you have arthritis. There are different types of exercise that can reduce pain and even prevent some further damage to the
Read MoreWhat to do if Your Knee Pain Becomes Unmanageable
Knee pain is said to be the major cause of physical discomfort and disability in people aged 65 and older. Pain is usually either acute or chronic, which is defined as either sudden (from an injury) or long-term (something that sticks around or builds up over time, such as with arthritis). For all patients with
Read MoreTourniquet-less Total Knee Replacement – Less Trauma, Quicker Recovery
The total knee replacement surgery is one of the most common and highly successful procedures for patients dealing with pain, arthritis and loss of function and mobility in the knee. Yet, despite the success of this surgery, many patients remain hesitant to have it performed, fearing pain and the need for extensive post-operative rehabilitation. The
Read MoreSidelined by Knee Pain? OACM Specialists Will Get You Back on Track
Innovative knee replacement procedures help patients get back to an active life For individuals who enjoy the active life – biking, running, aerobic activity, sports and the like – suffering a knee injury or debilitating arthritis can be a major blow. The knee is one of the most easily injured joints in the body and
Read MoreYour Arthritic Knees & You
While osteoarthritis and knee pain may run in your family, Dr. Scott Silverstein from Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland has some suggestions on how to keep you active while taking care of your knees: Participate in quadriceps strengthening and low impact exercise. Walking on flat ground, biking and the elliptical can all be good choices.
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