Of all causes, overuse is the most common reason for an infused knee. Fluid buildup is your body’s way of protecting the area from extra damage. You may have minor swelling after a vigorous activity.

Bob and Brad discuss how to tell if your knee pain is bursitis, including suprapatellar, prepatellar, infrapatellar, and pes anserine bursitis. Knee bursitis occurs when one of the many bursae in the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • Two months ago, my right lower leg and knee became swollen, stiff and painful. My GP did an EKG (normal) and ...

The knee is the largest joint in the body (and one of the most complex), meaning it’s also one of the most problem-prone. While knee strengthening exercises can help keep the joint in tip-top shape, ...

A swollen knee can be caused when your knee is hit and the thin sac around the kneecap, known as the bursa, swells. Tiffany Raymond Q. Last week, I was working in the yard and banged my left knee hard ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." About 16% of people worldwide have knee arthritis, which, if left untreated, can lead to flare-ups of ...

Yoga for knees focuses on strengthening supporting muscles, improving flexibility and balance, and reducing the risk of ...

A hyperextended knee — or knee hyperextension — develops when the knee joint bends the wrong way and can damage the ligaments in the knee. The condition is common in athletes who play high-impact ...

Winter is here, and along with cosy sweaters and hot drinks, it often brings an unwelcome companion—knee pain. Many people notice stiffness, aches, or discomfort in their knees as the temperature ...

Arthritis in general is defined as damage to cartilage, the connective tissue that cushions joints, explains Jeffrey Zarin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. “Think of ...

Do your knees ache when you walk upstairs, hike, or even when you sit or lie down? If they do, you may be thinking about treatment options and wondering if you should get your knees replaced. Knee ...