Causes of Osteoarthritis of the knee
Age is the most common cause of knee stiffness. Any person who is older must have a certain degree of knee stiffness. There are also several factors that may increase the chance of knee stiffness, including:
Aging: Cartilage is less able to recover with age.
Weight gain: This increases the pressure on the joints of the body in general, as the weight increase in the amount of one kilogram increases the pressure on the knees by 3-4 kg.
Genetic factors: When there are certain genetic mutations, this may increase the chance of stiffness of the knee, and the presence of inherited disorders in the form of bone may expose him more to the severity of the knee.
The chance of getting roughness of the knee increases in women when they reach more than 55 years of age.
Frequent exposure to stress injuries: This occurs for professionals who require too much movement, such as lifting heavy weights, as this is a continuous pressure on the knee, which makes them more vulnerable to roughness.
The incidence of stiffness of the knee also increases in athletes such as football or tennis players because of their frequent running in these sports, so they must be careful not to damage the knee. Doctors are advised to exercise moderately and regularly to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee. The weakness of these muscles may contribute to the severity of the knee.
Suffering from pathological conditions that increase the chance of stiffness of the knee: rheumatoid arthritis, increased iron in the body, or excessive growth hormone secretion.
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