While several other ligaments and tendons, such as the hamstring tendons, provide additional support, the MCL is the most important structure to prevent the knee from collapsing into a knock-kneed ...

Osteoarthritis: A common joint disorder osteoarthritis (OA) is one of many different types of arthritis that can affect the human body. “Arthritis” comes from the Greek word arthron, meaning ...

A cute robot elephant could be the future of robotics. The scaled-down jumbo has been built to demonstrate a cutting-edge bioinspired 3D printing technology.

Lucy Worthington said she started having pain on her right knee and went to her GP in January 2025, who referred her to have ...

Acute finger and thumb injuries of the ligament and tendons are common. Indeed, a cross-sectional study in 2012 showed that they accounted for 38.4% of all upper extremity injury visits to the ...

Many foot changes occur naturally over time, and others are related to chronic conditions and lifestyle habits. Here’s what to know about what happens to your feet as you age.

8 Ankle Mobility Exercises This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re ...

Surrounding these structures is an elaborate network of muscles, ligaments, and tendons that provide stability and facilitate motion. What makes the neck particularly vulnerable is its proximity ...

Many people aren’t eligible for knee replacement surgery because of health issues.

Emerging alternatives to knee replacement surgery include nerve ablation and other innovative treatments for managing arthritis pain effectively.

Because the area includes bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves, the causes of pain can vary widely. Ankle sprains and instability A twisted ankle is among the most common joint injuries. Typically, ...

MULTIPLE TIMES. MY RIGHT KNEE WAS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. MY LEG WAS VISIBLY CRUSHED. I COULDN’T FEEL MY LEGS. I BROKE A PART OF MY FOOT, TORE SOME LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS IN MY FOOT.