Knee Pain
Knee pain refers to discomfort or soreness experienced in or around the knee joint, commonly caused by injury, overuse, or underlying medical conditions such as arthritis. It can range from mild to severe and may impact mobility and daily activities, prompting individuals to seek relief through various treatments and interventions.
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We’ve known for awhile that local anesthetic and steroid shots can produce side effects for stem cells and cartilage cells. Local anesthetics are a common component of knee steroid shots. We’ve been amazed at the toxicity of one commonly used numbing agent in knee steroid shots called Bupivicane (also known as Marcaine). A recent literature review on the topic I performed…read more
Chronic Knee Cap Pain after Total Knee Replacement Suprisingly Common
A doctor discusses the common complication of chronic knee cap pain after knee replacement surgery and looks at why this happens in more than 1 in 10 knee replacement patients.
