A Nashville woman is seeking $150 million from Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, alleging that a medication error during knee replacement surgery left her with a permanent spinal cord injury. Linda Gilbert, who was 78 at the time of the incident, alleges that hospital staff injected the wrong drug into her spinal canal during the procedure. … Read more
Ex-MLBer Ben Davis is giving NHL players a run for their money when it comes to pain tolerance. The NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst for Phillies game revealed that he accidentally cut himself to the bone with a chainsaw and had not yet gone to the hospital or received stitches, as of Tuesday. “It was only … Read more
Researchers are testing low-dose radiation to treat the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee. The study, published by researchers in Korea and presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in September, suggests that a single course of radiation can be a “safe and effective” treatment option. Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease … Read more
Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), more younger individuals in their 30s and 40s are having knee problems – and some are even seeking out surgery. Between 2000 and … Read more
Even injured and on a gurney, this bride refused to lose her spark. Literally. Unfortunately for Breyanna, a Dallas-based newlywed, “hitting the dance floor” took on a whole new meaning for Breyanna, when her body hit the floor of her wedding reception venue during an ill-fated, post-nuptial boogie. “While I was dancing, my dress slipped under … Read more
Carpal diem! A new, large-scale study finds that medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can seriously reduce knee pain for those with moderate to severe osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is primarily caused by wear and tear on the protective layer of cartilage on the ends of our bones — similar to wearing … Read more
Eagles superfan Ron Dunphy might be headed to injured reserve. The Philly fanatic said he “f–ked up” his knee when he did a shirtless chest bump with Jason Kelce on “Monday Night Football.” ESPN cameras captured the moment when Dunphy — known for his belly tattoos commemorating Philadelphia teams, including the Eagles logo on his … Read more
A couple who planned separate proposals surprised each other as they got down on one knee at the same time. Rachel Hundertmark, 36, had been planning for months to propose to partner Rashad Polk, 41, at a concert. The couple had shared their first kiss at a Modest Mouse gig in 2021 and Rachel wanted … Read more
It’s the cycle of life. Lifelong bicyclers may live longer, have stronger immune systems and are less likely to experience knee pain or osteoarthritis, than people who don’t bike ride. Although previous studies have already shown several benefits of cycling, new research, now shows that people who cycle regularly have significantly less chance of developing … Read more
Brazilian influencer and reality TV star Luana Andrade has tragically passed away following a botched operation to remove fat from her knee. She was 29 years old. The bombshell had reportedly gone to the Hospital São Luiz in Sao Paulo Monday to undergo a knee liposuction operation carried out by a private surgeon and anesthesiologist … Read more
Jennifer Barlow thought she was suffering from a bad knee sprain — then, she went septic. She had just returned to Atlanta from her vacation in the Bahamas in January when she started to feel weak and experiencing swelling in her right knee. “It was so swollen — it was at least three times the … Read more
Scientists have created an artificial knee implant that’s customized to a patient’s leg using 3D printing technology. Unlike traditional knee replacement using generic devices, the bespoke implant preserves a person’s existing knee joint. David Tarbet, 55, was among the first to receive the implant, known as a high-tibial osteotomy (HTO) plate. It “was fantastic,” Tarbet … Read more
Al Roker has shared a health update with fans. Famed meteorologist Roker, 68, appeared virtually Monday on the “Today Show” to reveal the latest about his recovery from a recent knee replacement surgery. “It’s Monday, I’m home from the hospital,” joked Roker. “Just another day!” Roker, who underwent surgery for his knee a second-time last … Read more
More like spaghetti bolog-knees-e. Armie Hammer, eat your heart out. A Spanish social media star shocked and revulsed the masses after revealing that she ate her own knee cartilage during a romantic dinner with her beau. The influencer described her alleged act of self-cannibalism during an appearance on the 113 Podcast, which currently boasts over … Read more
A foam pit at TwitchCon left at least one popular streamer with a broken back, and other creators are reporting injuries as well. Twitch streamer Adriana Chechik says she broke her back in two places jumping into a foam pit that was part of Lenovo’s booth, which according to BuzzFeed News was less than two … Read more