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If you have been suffering from knee pain and stiffness for a long time, the reason could be arthritis. Many people all across the globe are developing symptoms of knee arthritis [กล้าม เนื้อ เข่า อักเสบ, which is the term in Thai] as they are growing older. The chances of developing arthritis are higher in obese people. But how much do you actually know about the condition? For several misconceptions cloud the concepts in many people.
Myth #1: Osteoarthritis is the same as knee arthritis
You will listen to many of your friends and family members complaining of the same knee problems and conclude that you are also suffering from osteoarthritis. It is true that your condition is probably arthritis, but it is not necessarily osteoarthritis. Several other forms like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and reactive arthritis can pester you.
Myth #2: Arthritis occurs in older people only
Although knee arthritis is a common [roblem in older adults, the rate is also on the rise among the middle-aged adults. In fact, almost 40% of the patients undergoing knee replacement surgeries due to arthritis are below 65 years of age. The factors that may contribute to the development of arthritis at a tender age include
- Serious knee injuries
- Obesity
- Genetics
So age is not an important parameter anymore to determine the possibility of arthritic pain.
Myth #3: Arthritis affects walking first
If you are planning to see the orthopedic because you are facing problems in walking, you are probably too late in deciding to undergo treatment. The initial symptoms of arthritis in the knee joint are mild problems while climbing the stairs or walking on the level surface. If you listen to the warning symptoms at the right time, you can reduce joint damages and disability.
It is time to spread the knowledge and eliminate the misconceptions.
