Articular cartilage is a firm rubbery protein material covering the end of a bone. It acts as a cushion or shock absorber between the bones. When articular cartilage breaks down, this cushion is lost, and the bones will grind together. This causes the development of symptoms such as pain, swelling, bone spur formation and decreased motion.
7 Things Women Should Do to Protect Their Knees as They Age
An year-old woman with right knee pain
Use the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more. This qualitative study aims to investigate which factors are possibly associated with the onset of generalized osteoarthritis OA in older women. Hereditary factors were present in 17 women. Metabolic factors such as impairments in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, diabetes, etc. Twelve women thought that certain diets influenced their pain symptoms. Five women spontaneously mentioned their health status during the Second World War as a cause of their OA.
The onset of generalized osteoarthritis in older women: A qualitative approach
Maintaining healthy joints is so important to getting the most from life after Unfortunately, few people escape joint aches and pains, however gracefully they age. Over different types of arthritis can cause symptoms of pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement.
A year-old woman with a body mass index of 33 presents with a year-long history of worsening medial pain in both knees. Her symptoms are aggravated by activity and regularly interfere with many of her usual activities. Examination of her knees shows tenderness in the medial joint line, mild effusions, normal range of motion with crepitus and intact ligaments. Her hips and back are normal on examination. Her medical history includes hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus.