05/12/2024
osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative joint disease that starts with the breakdown of cartilage, which is the firm, slippery tissue that cushions the ends of bones in joints and allows for nearly frictionless movement. As the cartilage wears down, bone rubs on bone, and the joint can become inflamed.
OA can also affect the connective tissues that hold the joint together and attach muscle to bone.
Risk factors for developing OA include:
โข Weak muscles
โข Environmental factors, such as occupation, level of physical activity, quadriceps strength, diet, s*x hormones, and bone density
Risk factors
Factors that can increase your risk of osteoarthritis include:
โข Older age.
โข S*x. Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis.
โข Obesity. Carrying extra body weight contributes to osteoarthritis in several ways, and the more you weigh, the greater your risk. Increased weight adds stress to weight-bearing joints, such as your hips and knees. Also, fat tissue produces proteins that can cause harmful inflammation in and around your joints.
โข Joint injuries. Injuries, such as those that occur when playing sports or from an accident, can increase the risk of osteoarthritis. Even injuries that occurred many years ago and seemingly healed can increase your risk of osteoarthritis.
โข Repeated stress on the joint. If your job or a sport you play places repetitive stress on a joint, that joint might eventually develop osteoarthritis.
โข Genetics. Some people inherit a tendency to develop osteoarthritis.
โข Bone deformities. Some people are born with malformed joints or defective cartilage.
โข Certain metabolic diseases. These include diabetes and a condition in which your body has too much iron (hemochromatosis).
Treatment:
Physical therapy with strength training and proprioceptive training
Aqua therapy
weight reduction
glucosamine consumption
joint replacement if erosion happens.
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