"The knee" serves to support the body weight most of the time. Whether it is walking, standing, sitting or doing various activities. In everyday life All affect the knee, such as squatting, squatting, squatting on a regular basis. Exercising, playing sports or slipping a fall All of these can cause knee problems of all ages and genders. And if left untreated, it could lead to osteoarthritis and other subsequent diseases.
The function of "knee joint"
Dr. Pakapon Isornkrai Silan, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Knee and Shoulder Surgery Sports Medicine Doctor Institute of Sports Medicine and Exercise Bangkok Hospital said that the knee consists of the thigh bone. The shin bone also contains important organs such as cartilage and knee fluid. That serves to support the movement of the knee. There are also ligaments around the knee and the anterior cruciate ligament inside. Which helps stabilize the knee and herniated disc Which is an organ that serves to support the impact force around the knee Help absorb and distribute force from body weight.
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"Knee pain" may be more vulnerable to disease. "Osteoarthritis"
Knee pain can arise for a number of reasons, including:
Ligament if it is used repeatedly, such as an athlete who has repeatedly used the knee. It can result in hard work of the lumbar ligament, causing inflammation, or an accident while playing sports or practicing severe concussions from a sporting event. The knee was twisted. May cause ligaments around the knee joint Or torn anterior cruciate ligament Resulting in pain and swelling of the knee The knee joint is not stable.
Cartilage is also a common cause of knee pain, such as the cartilage of the patella, which may be associated with the inflammation of the patella tendon. Caused by repeated use Or have repeated bumps Until causing inflammation Or wear and tear on the cartilage area Or the knee flexion Squatting regularly Using the knee joint when walking up and down the stairs Together with the overall muscles of the hip And legs are not strong enough Can cause the patient to have knee pain If the injury is severe The cartilage may slip. Can be scrubbed in the knee joint (Loose Body)
Meniscus The problem of the herniated disc can be caused by deterioration of the herniated tissues with age. If left untreated Cartilage friction continues. Continued wear and tear Can become osteoarthritis
Other causes such as falling or slipping are wrong. May cause the already degenerated disc herniation to be more severe But in younger people Do not have problems with herniated disc If there is an accident Or injury from playing sports Is the cause of the herniated disc And can have knee pain as well in all ages
Osteoarthritis will also have pain. Most often, it starts with pain in the knee joint. If symptoms of deterioration are more severe It will cause pain throughout the knee, which causes osteoarthritis may be caused by injuries of various parts of the knee such as ligaments or herniated discs. And was left without immediate treatment
Diagnosing the disease from "knee pain" symptoms
Most knee pain symptoms overlap, unable to directly identify symptoms. The doctor may assess the patient's condition and make a diagnosis through taking a history and further physical examination. But if a serious knee injury is suspected, an additional MRI can help determine the severity and diagnose the symptom on the spot. If the patient has symptoms such as
Have unusual pain or pain in the knee joint Experiencing problems with stretching of the joints Symptoms are stretching, not bending over, unable to stand, or unable to put on weight. Or not fully
There is pain, swelling, heat in the knee position. It is a sign of inflammation of the knee.
Persistent pain, persistent pain, no improvement in home remedies or rest, decreased walking, or activities that affect the knee joint do not improve. Should hurry to see a doctor
Treatment of knee pain from a torn herniated disc
Current treatment for knee pain from a torn herniated disc Using a laparoscopic surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, which causes many types of tearing, such as shedding, cleft, longitudinal tear, or tearing out, scrubbing and rubbing against the knee bone causing people to feel pain. Or scrubbing when moving your knees The tear depends on many factors. Patients may experience a herniated disc in one or more forms.
The treatment will be stitched with a laparoscopic stitching device. The doctor will drill two to three small surgical incisions in the knee (depending on the rupture of the herniated disc) to help the wound to be small, hurt less, and lose blood. Less injury to the tissues around the knee, the patient recovered quickly. After the surgery, the doctor will give the patient physical rehabilitation. Reduce pain and swelling Overall leg muscle exercise Practice doing knee stretches, walking, or using an Alter - G machine to help restore the muscles and balance the gait. The physical and exercise programs for each patient are different. It depends on the symptoms.
Knee pain prevention
Prevention can be done by strengthening the muscles. People who are overweight should lose weight. Avoid prone positions, stretching your knees, squatting, kneeling with your legs crossed for a long time.
1.Straight Leg Raising: Sit in a chair with your back straight, raise your legs up, knees straight, do not bend, count 1-10 per set, can exercise the thigh muscles.
2. Squat. Spread both legs at the shoulder level. Can raise the arms to balance the body The back is straight, tense abdomen. Lower your butt and lower your knees. Try to keep your knees up to the toes down 90 degrees, but for people with knee pain it is recommended to lower the knee only 45-60 degrees, called a half squat, do 10 reps. Set
3.Lunges are exercises by squeezing the legs. To exercise the thigh muscles And the muscles around the hips are similar to squash. But take a step forward And bend the knees alternately
Knee pain may not be the sole problem of osteoarthritis. If you have any of the symptoms mentioned above Patients should immediately come to see a doctor for further treatment and resolve problems that arise from the root cause.