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Stem Cell Therapy For Knee Pain

<br>Treatment for knee injuries & joint pain might involve surgery & lengthy recovery times. For more info visit <br>http://healthfirstmagazine.blogspot.com/2016/09/stem-cell-therapy-for-knee-pain.html <br><br>

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Stem Cell Therapy For Knee Pain

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  1. Stem Cell Therapy For Knee Pain • Source- http://healthfirstmagazine.blogspot.com/2016/09/stem-cell-therapy-for-knee-pain.html

  2. What are the most common causes of knee pain? Knee pain is not at all uncommon. Many of us experience it for many different reasons. Injury, for instance, can cause knee pain.

  3. ACL injury • The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects your shinbone to your thighbone. • If you are an athlete, you are familiar with ACL injuries.

  4. Fracture • The femur (thigh bone), patella (kneecap), tibia (shine bone), and fibula come together to form your knee. • Each of these has the potential to be broken.

  5. Torn meniscus • The cartilage of the meniscus acts as a shock absorber for the knee. • This prevents your femur and tibia from rubbing together.

  6. Patellar tendinitis • Tendinitis is caused by inflammation and irritation of the tendons. • This happens to athletes who do a lot of jumping.

  7. sometimes there are mechanical issues causing knee pain. • Hip or foot pain • Dislocated kneecap • Loose body

  8. There are hundreds of different types of arthritis. They can absolutely result in knee pain. • Osteoarthritis • Rheumatoid arthritis • Gout • Septic arthritis

  9. When do you need to see a doctor about knee pain? • Feel unstable like your knee is going to “give out” • Notice an obvious deformity in your leg or knee • Cannot fully extend your knee • Have noteworthy knee swelling • Cannot bear weight on your knee • Develop a fever when your day-to-day life is disrupted due to knee pain, then you need to seek help. More specifically, contact a doctor if you:

  10. What are some common treatments for knee pain? • Rest • Ice • Compression and elevation (RICE) are useful tools for self-care. • Additionally, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) can help relieve knee pain. • If you pain is minor, then you can treat your knees yourself

  11. Note- This article is originally appeared on- http://healthfirstmagazine.blogspot.com/2016/09/stem-cell-therapy-for-knee-pain.html

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