Knee osteoarthritis- A degenerative joint disease, is the result of wear and tear and progressive loss of articular cartilage.
Causes
- Age- The ability of cartilage to heal decreases as a person gets older
- Weight -Weight increases pressure on all the joints, especially the knees
- Heredity - This includes genetic mutations that might make a person more likely to develop osteoarthritis of the kne
- Gender- Women ages 55 and older are more likely than men to develop osteoarthritis of the knee.
- Repetitive stress injuries - kneeling, squatting, or lifting heavy weight
- Athletics- Athletes involved in soccer, tennis, or long-distance running may be at higher risk for developing osteoarthritis of the knee
- Other illnesses- People with rheumatoid arthritis are also more likely to develop osteoarthritis.
Symptoms
- Pain that increases when you are active
- Swelling
- Feeling of warmth in the joint
- Stiffness in the knee
- Creaking, crackly sound that is heard when the knee moves
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