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Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis

by Radiological Society of North America Peri-interventional DSA of the descending genicular artery (DSA), a diagnostic procedure to view the inner surface of blood vessels, (green arrow) in a patient with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis of the right leg. On the left, the pre-interventional image with a clearly visible hyperemic blush (red box). On the right, the...

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6 Low-Impact Exercises for Knee Arthritis

Written by Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Key takeaways: Osteoarthritis –– a condition that wears down bones and cartilage in joints –– often affects the knees. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling.Exercises for knee arthritis may increase leg flexibility, strengthen the knees and hips, and ease pain.Generally, exercise is safe...

Is walking good for knee arthritis?
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Is walking good for knee arthritis?

Walking may benefit knee arthritis by decreasing joint stiffness and pain. Doctors may also recommend other nonsurgical and surgical treatments depending on a person’s condition. Stas Pylypets/Stocksy Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. People with the condition may experience joint swelling, pain, and stiffness. It can affect any body part. However, it...

Racket sports may worsen knee arthritis
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Racket sports may worsen knee arthritis

RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA IMAGE: MR images of the right knee (A, B, C, D) at baseline (A, C) and after 48 months (B, D). Overweight 47-year-old woman in the elliptical trainer group (A-B) and overweight 64-year-old man in the racket sports group (C-D). The man in the racket sports group developed severe cartilage...