Hip pain is not a new phenomenon for dancers- so much so that often they simply dance through the discomfort until it becomes unbearable. The constant excess rotation on the hip and repetitive extension of the legs put extra stress on a very important and large joint. Hip injuries in dancers can arise over time or occur suddenly.
There are many different types of joint pain (including the hundreds of types of arthritis) and many different ways to treat the often extreme discomfort associated with physical conditions of that nature.
Ligament tears in the knee aren’t uncommon, but usually, it’s injuries of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) we hear about. That’s because of all knee ligament injuries, ACL injuries tend to be most common. Other main ligaments of the knee include — the MCL, the PCL and the LCL — can be injured, too.
When you think about all you put your knees through in a day of regular activity, it’s no surprise that knee pain and stiffness are among the most common medical complaints for both women and men. Lots of problems can cause knee pain, and if you’re an athlete, your risk of pain is even greater.
Millions of Americans have knee pain, and most times, it resolves with a little TLC. Sometimes, though, knee surgery is required. Both total knee replacement and ACL reconstruction surgery can be used to repair serious knee damage that causes severe pain. Here’s how the two surgeries compare.
