For nearly three decades, Mayo Clinic researcher Christopher Evans, Ph.D., has pushed to expand gene therapy beyond its ...

Synovial sarcoma is a rare and life-threatening cancer that typically presents as a painful lump around the knee, hip, ankle, ...

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Not so long ago, undergoing a total hip or knee replacement and recovery was a grueling and often painful ordeal. While these are still major surgeries, new techniques and technologies are ...

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance present in the synovial fluid of your knee joints. It works to lubricate the joint and absorb shocks during movements.

The knee is the largest joint on the body and most prone to issues like injury. A puffy, stiff, or painful knee can limit mobility severely and is extremely painful. While exercise strengthens the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know there's a knee replacement in my not too distant future. I'm wondering if there are new techniques or technologies that will give me a good ...

Synovial fluid as a complex molecular pool contributing to knee osteoarthritis The synovial fluid lubricates joints while also collecting molecular mediators from surrounding tissues.

Background: A number of studies have shown that proprioception training can reduce the risk of injuries in pivoting sports, but the mechanism is not clearly understood. Aim: To determine the ...

Even in a small joint, osteoarthritis (OA) can have a big impact on your life. For instance, OA in your fingers can keep you from holding a pen or opening a jar. A stiff or sore knee can make it ...

Orthopedic surgeons are doctors who specialize in surgery of bones, joints, and muscles. Learn more about the conditions they treat and why you might want to see an orthopedic surgeon.