Knee Osteoarthritis:

Knee Osteoarthritis: Knee pain patients are found in almost every family. Among the various causes, osteoarthritis is the most common cause of osteoarthritis. Like every joint in our body, the bones of the knee joint are covered by a soft and smooth covering or cartilage. When this cartilage decays and assumes an uneven shape, pain is felt in the joint movement, the joint becomes swollen. It is a type of osteoarthritis.

The causes of osteoarthritis of the knee are:

Age-related erosion: The tendency of bone erosion increases with age. The disease is more common in the age group of 45 to 50 years.

Sex: Women are more prone to arthritis than men and it is after menopause or menopause. Or those who have had hysterectomy surgery.
Excess body weight: The knee is one of the weight-bearing joints of the human body. So excess body weight puts more pressure on the knees. The result is more knee damage.

Muscle Weakness: Weak muscles cannot hold the knee joint in its normal position. As a result, there is more friction and more corrosion.
Injury or joint injury

When joint fluid or synovial fluid decreases: There is a type of fluid inside the large joints of the body which helps to move the joint. As this fluid decreases, the friction in the joint increases. As a result, the erosion is more.
Professional causes: People who work long hours, climb stairs, and those who have to carry extra weight are more likely to have knee pain.
Genetic or hereditary causes:
Osteoarthritis of the knee can also be caused by congenital abnormalities or malformed joints.

Preferences:

1. Knee pain.
2. Knee swelling.
3. The knees feel hot.
4. Not being able to bend the knees or feeling like the joints are frozen.
5. Changing the shape of the joint.
. Sometimes the sound is felt in the movement of the knee.

Diagnosis:

In this case, the patient is usually diagnosed through age, symptoms, history of the disease, some clinical examination. In addition, some radiological and pathological tests are also performed in certain cases. Such as:
X-Ray, MRI, Bone Mineral Density Test (BMD), RA Test, Serum Uric Acid Level, Serum Calcium Level, etc.

Medication:

Medicine: Usually painkillers are given. Apart from that, many types of medicines are now available in Bangladesh to compensate for the loss. Knee damage can be prevented by applying for medicine in the right way and under the right rules under the supervision of a specialist doctor.
Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy is a modern and no side effect treatment method to cure pain and restore normal movement of the joint. The physiotherapy treatments used for osteoarthritis of the knee are ultrasound therapy, short wave diathermy, tennis therapy, interferon therapy, laser therapy, special exercises to increase the strength of the knee.
Intraarticular injection:
When joint fluid is reduced, specialist doctors give intra-articular injections. Sometimes the water in the joint is a very effective method of injecting the water out. However, more injections should never be given to the knee.

P, R, P

Another method of treating knee pain is this P, R, P. It can only be used for Grade 1 and Grade 2 knee deformities.
But not in the case of grades 3 and 4. But it is possible to get better by adhering to the rules and regulations of knee degradation grade 1 and 2 medicine, therapy, and so on. Moreover, PRP has not yet received US FDA approval, so patients need to be more careful in using PRP.
Surgery: Sometimes bone loss can be severe. Then joint replacement surgery (Total Knee Replacement) is required.

What to do in arthritis:

1. The knee should be rested in case of pain.
2. Can't stand or sit for long.
3. You have to reduce the ups and downs of the stairs.
4. High mode should be used in case of pain.
5. You have to pray while sitting in pain.
. You have to bring support when you get up from sitting.
. Knee caps, knee braces, walking aids, etc. can be used as knee support while walking.

Ways to Avoid Arthritis:

Although bone loss is a natural process, it can be eliminated by following certain rules from the beginning. For example, weight control, regular exercise, healthy eating habits, smoking, and alcohol-free living.

Last words:

The knee is a very important part of our body. When it is damaged or in pain, we are damaged physically, mentally, and financially. So be careful before this knee is damaged. Get the right treatment after suffering from pain or damage. Proper diagnosis is essential before starting treatment. Proper diagnosis requires examination of the doctor's knee and some lab tests (X-rays and some other blood tests). It is not right to be late in all these matters. Prioritize wellness before you get sick. Stay healthy Stay well.