Predisposing factors of arthritis

As people age, they shouldn’t worry about their knees or hips deteriorating, since those who develop problems unrelated to trauma or fractures in these areas are generally the result of some type of structural or anatomical disorder.

People who have a anatomical defect such as hip impingement and dysplasia of the hip (hip) or bowed leg, knee valgus (knee) or other abnormalities at the structural level have a greater predisposition to the development of arthritis.

Those who have normal alignment or those who don’t anatomical problems They can lead a completely normal life, be as active as possible, without developing this type of joint disease.

dr. Rafael Sierra, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip reconstruction, commented in an interview via Zoom that anatomical hip and knee problems are precursors to arthritis.

30 years ago, all arthritis was classified as primary arthritis because its causes were unknown, but today we know exactly which structural anomalies cause it, explained the doctor.

As soon as it is discoveredtreatment of osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis Initially conservative, many patients with early arthritis can continue to lead relatively normal lives, however, they will be limited in high-impact activities because they cause the most damage and pain.

Sierra stated in order to reduce the risk of suffer from arthritis They would mostly ask them not to be active, which, he reiterated, is not an idea, you can’t tell people to stop doing the activities they love, moreover, there are no drugs to prevent it from occurring.

“(..) The truth is that it is usually the most important thing to know which symptoms are associated with arthritis or joint damage, it is simply necessary to pay attention to it and check if the pain continues after the activity,” the orthopedic surgeon hastened.

Symptoms associated with arthritis are: pain that does not go away in the hip or knee, inflammation and effusion in the joint.

On the other hand, patients who have arthritis knowsevere enough to require joint replacement They gradually decline in their daily activities such as long walking, long sitting or exercise, which negatively affects the quality of life.

Data

Arthritis can manifest itself in the same share in both men and womenalthough at a younger age due to reasons such as the increase in the young population, activity levels and because more people are going to consult for pain, therefore patients are being diagnosed earlier.