Karthik Jonna MD

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Meniscal coverage offers clue to painful discoid lateral meniscus.

Meniscal coverage offers clue to painful discoid lateral meniscus With all of the fantastic imaging techniques available in healthcare today, clinicians are capable of diagnosing tissue and joint deformities using non-invasive imaging with remarkable accuracy. However, one vexing question remains: why are some patients with specific joint deformities symptomatic w...

Achieving optimal outcomes for teen athletes with ACL injury.

Achieving optimal outcomes for teen athletes with ACL injury Perhaps counterintuitively for their young age, teen athletes are at highest risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction plus recurrence compared with other age groups

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA.

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA Results presented here showed patients with depression undergoing total knee arthroplasty experienced an increased risk of medical and surgical complications, readmissions and reoperations.

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Mapping blood vessel network of the meniscus with high precision.

Mapping blood vessel network of the meniscus with high precision Knee operations on the meniscus cartilage are a frequent procedure on a particularly complex part of the human body. Empa researchers want to provide an improved basis for clinicians in order to reduce the risks of the operation. Using 3D models based on micro-computed tomography analyses in the lab...

Should all patients aged 75 years or older receive cemented femoral components for primary THA?

Should all patients aged 75 years or older receive cemented femoral components for primary THA? Since the advent of the modern THA in the 1960s, it has been a life-changing surgical procedure with overwhelmingly successful results.

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Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? 6 Reasons.

Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? 6 Reasons Whether you're new to running or a veteran marathoner, you may wonder,

Causes and treatments for burning in the knee.

Causes and treatments for burning in the knee A burning pain or sensation can occur in the knee after a trauma, overuse injury, or strain. Rest, ice, over-the-counter medication, and a knee support may help relieve symptoms, but some people may need medical treatment.

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Causes of hip and groin pain, and how to treat them.

Causes of hip and groin pain, and how to treat them Hip and groin pain may result from injuries, such as a fracture or tear, or underlying conditions, such as endometriosis. Home remedies can help manage the pain, alongside seeking medical attention for underlying causes.

Gluteal tendinopathy associated with poor 1-year outcomes after posterior THA.

Gluteal tendinopathy associated with poor 1-year outcomes after posterior THA According to published results, gluteal tendinopathy was commonly observed in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty with the posterior approach and was associated with inferior patient-reported outcomes at 1 year after surgery.

Preoperative frailty predicts postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty in older patients: a prospective observational study.

Preoperative frailty predicts postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty in older patients: a prospective observational study Preoperative frailty in older patients is an important risk factor for both acute and chronic pain after TKA, suggesting that frailty assessment should become a necessary procedure before operation, especially in older patients.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, calf raises, and other leg lift variations.

Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery.

Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Researchers said the findings could inform strength-training programs for people with advan...

6 Foods To Eat for Healthy Joints.

6 Foods To Eat for Healthy Joints You may already be taking medicines — either prescription or over the counter — to relieve stiffness, inflammation and pain in your joints. But long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can damage your body — especially your liver and kidneys. NSAIDs can also have unpleasa...

How to strengthen your knee.

How to strengthen your knee While it may be tempting to avoid exercise when knee pain occurs, this is not always the appropriate solution. Certain types of exercise can help alleviate existing knee pain and prevent future pain or injury by providing the knee with extra support.

The Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

The Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Operating room waste is disposed of in landfill sites, recycled, or undergoes costly, energy-intensive incineration processes. By assessing the quantity and recyclability of waste in primary hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA), we aim to identify strategies to improve sustainability.

What causes pain in the right hip in females?

What causes pain in the right hip in females? Possible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and exercise.

Chondromalacia Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain.

Chondromalacia Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain Chondromalacia patella occurs when the cartilage at the back of the kneecap begins to soften and break down. This breakdown causes the kneecap to grind against the leg bones that join to form the knee joint, resulting in pain that worsens with activity. This article explores some of the exercises yo...

Online misinformation about noisy knees is influencing people to make poor health choices.

Online misinformation about noisy knees is influencing people to make poor health choices From cracking, clicks and popping sounds, it is estimated knee crepitus affects up to 70% of people.

Injections for Knee Pain: Could They Help You?

Injections for Knee Pain: Could They Help You? Knee pain is one of the most common physical complaints for adults, affecting roughly one in four Americans over age 60. Although surgery may be required for the most severe cases, many people can get relief from a less invasive procedure: injections into the joint.

Increased Age, Operative Time, ASA Classification, Functional Dependency, and Comorbidity Burden are Risk Factors for Adverse Events after Meniscectomy and Meniscus Repair: 10 Year Analysis of 64,223 Patients.

Increased Age, Operative Time, ASA Classification, Functional Dependency, and Comorbidity Burden are Risk Factors for Adverse Events after Meniscectomy and Meniscus Repair: 10 Year Analysis of 64,223 Patients To utilize the NSQIP database to identify risk factors for 30-day adverse events and hospital readmission following isolated and unilateral meniscectomy or meniscus repair.

Causes and Treatment for Outer, Side, and Inner Hip Pain.

Causes and Treatment for Outer, Side, and Inner Hip Pain There are many possible causes of hip pain. They include serious ones, like a fracture or joint infection, and less serious causes, like bursitis.1 Your healthcare provider can diagnose the cause and help to plan your treatment.

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What Are Knee Ligament Injuries?

What Are Knee Ligament Injuries? Ligament injuries in the knee -- such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) -- can put you on the sidelines -- fast. They hurt a lot and may limit what you can do. But more often than not, a comeback may still be possible. Treatment is more successful than it once was.

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Hip Replacement Surgery: Recovery.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Recovery Recovery after hip replacement surgery usually takes around six to eight weeks.1 However, some people may have more extended recovery periods due to advanced age, activity level before surgery, or co-existing health conditions.