Nothing is more irritating than wanting to do something you love and can’t because your knees hurt! Knee pain is a leading cause of disability. It can cause you to miss sports activities, playing games with children and grandchildren, and even just working in your yard.
Do you ever wonder what that crunchy sound in your back is? If you hear “crunching” in your joints, you are most likely experiencing crepitus. This crunching, grating, or popping sound can be cause by multiple factors, such as release of small pockets of air.
Patients often ask, "What are these procedures and how do they work?" Orthobiologic procedures use substances naturally occurring in the body to accelerate repair of tissue.
Research is beginning to dispel some of the mysteries surrounding the human body, particularly how the body regenerates tissue. In the early 1990s, scientists discovered small sections of RNA called microRNA or miRNA. This discovery allowed them to see more precisely how DNA functions in our bodies and the role these tiny molecules play in the process of regeneration of tissue.
The complex structure of ligaments and tendons that support our joints provides stability. They are composed of collagen, the most abundant protein in the body. Their tough, collagenous structure give the joint strength. This structure, however, also causes these tissues to have poor blood supply, making the joint prone to chronic conditions.