Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is inflammation of joints.

Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the primary symptoms of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the knee. It is a degenerative,”wear-and-tear” type of arthritis that occurs most often in people 50 years of age and older, but may occur in younger people, too.

In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in the knee joint gradually wears away. As the cartilage wears away, it becomes frayed and rough, and the protective space between the bones decreases. This can result in bone rubbing on bone, and produce painful bone spurs.

Osteoarthritis develops slowly and the pain it causes worsens over time.

Prevention

Maintaining a healthful weight: Excess weight puts extra pressure on the knees. Over time, this contributes to wearing down the cartilage.
Controlling blood sugar: High glucose levels can affect the structure and function of cartilage, and diabetesincreases the risk of inflammation and cartilage loss.
Exercising regularly: Moderate exercise can help the joints stay flexible, strengthen the muscles that support the knees.
Reducing the risk of injury: Cartilage that sustains damage from an injury is more likely to develop arthritis later.
Maintain correct posture
Wear the right shoes, avoid high heal shoes.
Avoid high impact sports.
Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, managing stress and staying active can contribute to better overall well-being and a decreased risk of health issues, including OA.

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