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Degenerative Arthritis on Knees
Degenerative Arthritis on Knees
My knees squeak when I walk.
Degenerative arthritis is a painful condition in which bones, muscles, tendons and cartilage are damaged through aging. Around 98% of the patients who visit the hospital with degenerative arthritis are over 45 years old. However, the number of patients who are in their 30s are also increasing due to obesity and intense sports activities.
Causes
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Degenerative joints due to aging
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Damaged cartilage and tendons due to excessive joint uses
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Pressure on cartilage and joints due to obesity
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Damaged cartilage due to excessive exercises
Symptoms
- Snapping sounds when knees are bended or stretched
- Difficulties in climbing stairs, and pain when standing up from sitting position
- Painful and sore knees when maintaining a single posture for a long time
- Swelling feeling in the knees, difficulties in kneeling
- Thickened knee joints, O-shaped legs when standing up
Treatments
Manual Therapy
Physical therapists manually treat to relax the stiff muscle movements. Through manual therapy, the treatment effect on the disease can be maximized.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is applied on the muscles and tendons near the knee joints. It recovers the muscle elasticity while improving blood circulation. The treatment also helps the knee to move more smoothly.
Medicinal Acupuncture
The stiff muscles are relaxed to ease the pain. It protects the weakened cartilage, and recovers the functions of the muscles and tendons. The acupoints may vary depending on the patient's symptoms.
Bee Venom Acupuncture
Bee venom is directly injected in the inflammation caused inside the knee’s tissues. It can reduce the inflammation and ease the pain. Since it directly stimulates the inflammatory part, the treatment effect is maximized.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine reduces inflammation, pain, and edema. It is also helpful in regenerating cartilage and nerves.