The knee joint capsule is the structure surrounding the knee, made up of ligaments, bone, and fluid-filled cavities. It allows the full knee to have flexion, or bending motion, due to the folds within ...

The sternoclavicular joint has high native stability, with static stabilization provided by the joint capsule, costoclavicular and interclavicular ligaments. Dislocations of the sternoclavicular joint ...

The knee is a meeting place for four bones — the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shinbone), fibula (calf bone), and patella (kneecap). It requires several ligaments to keep these bones in place and ...

Joint pain is a widespread issue affecting millions worldwide, from athletes and fitness enthusiasts to aging adults looking to maintain mobility and quality of life. While many over-the-counter ...

Imagine if one morning, you casually reached back to hook your bra only to be greeted with a jolt of pain in your shoulder. And then instead of going away, the pain gradually got worse over time, to ...

Joint implants should always be made of materials like titanium, so they can last the lifetime of the patient ... right? Well, not according to researchers at Finland's Tampere University of ...

Raymond Brodeur in the Ergonomics Research Laboratory at Michigan State University responds: To understand what happens when you "crack" your knuckles, or any other joint, first you need a little ...