Transcription of Knee Osteoarthritis
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OrthoInfo Basics knee Osteoarthritis What is knee Osteoarthritis ? Osteoarthritis , Osteoarthritis is the most common type of knee arthritis. also known A healthy knee easily bends and straightens because of a smooth, as wear and slippery tissue called articular cartilage. This substance covers, tear arthritis, protects, and cushions the ends of the leg bones that form your is a common knee . problem for Between your bones, two c-shaped pieces of meniscal cartilage many people act as shock absorbers to cushion your knee joint. Osteoarthritis after they reach causes cartilage to wear away.
Injury. Previous knee injury, such as a sports injury, can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Overuse. People in occupations that involve repeated kneeling or squatting, or heavy lifting and walking, are vulnerable to repetitive stress injuries in the knee. This
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