Orthopedic Knowledge Base

Symptoms: Joint pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced range of motion, warmth in joints

Treatments: Medications, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, joint injections, surgery when needed

Prevention: Maintain healthy weight, regular exercise, protect joints from injury, balanced diet

Symptoms: Severe pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, inability to bear weight, limited movement

Treatments: Immobilization, casting, surgical fixation, bone grafting for complex cases

Prevention: Calcium-rich diet, vitamin D, fall prevention, protective equipment during sports

Symptoms: Lower back pain, radiating leg pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness

Treatments: Rest, physical therapy, pain management, epidural injections, surgery for severe cases

Prevention: Proper posture, core strengthening, lifting techniques, ergonomic workstation

Symptoms: Acute pain, swelling, instability, popping sensation, reduced performance

Treatments: RICE protocol, rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction

Prevention: Proper warm-up, conditioning, protective gear, technique training, adequate rest

Symptoms: Often silent, fractures from minor falls, loss of height, stooped posture

Treatments: Calcium and vitamin D supplements, medications, weight-bearing exercise, fall prevention

Prevention: Adequate calcium intake, regular exercise, avoid smoking and excess alcohol

Symptoms: Knee pain, swelling, clicking sounds, instability, locking, difficulty climbing stairs

Treatments: Conservative management, arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, partial or total knee replacement

Prevention: Maintain healthy weight, strengthen thigh muscles, low-impact exercises, proper footwear

Symptoms: Shoulder pain, limited range of motion, weakness, night pain, difficulty overhead activities

Treatments: Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, arthroscopic surgery

Prevention: Shoulder strengthening exercises, proper throwing technique, avoid overuse

Symptoms: Groin pain, hip stiffness, limping, difficulty walking, pain radiating to knee

Treatments: Pain management, physical therapy, hip injections, hip arthroscopy, hip replacement

Prevention: Maintain healthy weight, low-impact exercises, hip strengthening, flexibility exercises