Knee Arthritis
Sometimes called the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis, Osteoarthritis is the commonest cause of Knee arthritis. Occasionally the arthritis is caused by inflammation (Inflammatory arthritis like Rheumatoid arthritis).
Sometimes called the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis, Osteoarthritis is the commonest cause of Knee arthritis. Occasionally the arthritis is caused by inflammation (Inflammatory arthritis like Rheumatoid arthritis). Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but most affected are the weight bearing joints like the Knee joint. Since Arthritis gradually worsens over time, early start of treatment can lessen the impact on life. Although there is no cure of Osteoarthritis, there are many options of treatment available that can help manage the symptoms and stay active.
The Knee joint is one of the largest and strongest joints in the body. It is made of the lower end of the Femur (thigh bone), upper end of the Tibia (Shin bone) and the Patella (Kneecap) Smooth and slippery cartilage called the articular cartilage covers the surfaces of these 3 bones
This protects and cushions the bones, thus enabling them to move easily and freely.
Two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage called Meniscus act as "shock absorbers" between your thighbone and shinbone.
They are tough and rubbery to help cushion the joint and keep it stable.
The joint is lined by a thin membrane like lining called the synovium.