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Understanding Chondral Injuries: While Chondral injuries may sound like a scary and unfamiliar medical condition, this simply refers to injuries occurring to cartilage, which is what covers the end of bones to prevent damage to them from movement. The most common types of chondral injuries occur in the knee and can cause intense pain due to the bones in the knee rubbing against each other with no buffer and are called lesions. Depending on the severity of the injury, the pain can even become debilitating and affect day to day life. The two types of Chondral lesions that occur are …
Understanding “Bone on Bone” Knee Pain
When someone describes knee pain as “bone on bone,” it’s often referring to a condition where the cartilage within the knee joint has worn down significantly. Cartilage is a tough, flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones in joints, providing a smooth, cushioned surface for movement and helping absorb shocks. In a healthy knee, cartilage acts as a natural buffer between the bones, allowing for easy, pain-free motion.
Managing Stress Fractures and Growth Plate Injuries in Adolescents:
Adolescents participating in physical activities are susceptible to stress fractures and growth plate injuries due to the combined effects of growth spurts and repetitive strain. These injuries necessitate meticulous attention and management, particularly in teenagers who are still undergoing physical development.
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