Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist Associate Professor Ahmet İnanır gave important information on the subject. Early diagnosis is important in order not to be late for treatment in knee calcifications that start with pain in the knee (when going down the stairs, climbing the stairs or sitting up and standing up). What is knee arthritis? What are the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis? What is the importance of weight in knee arthritis? What foods should be consumed against knee arthritis?
What is knee arthritis?
The medical meaning of the expression as calcification among the people is the deterioration of the cartilage in the knee interval and bone growth at the joint edges. In addition, the loss of mass of cartilage causes degeneration in the bone under the cartilage. It is the most common joint disease in people over the age of 50. It is a disease of middle and old age and rarely seen before the age of 40. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body. The joints most frequently affected are hands, hip, knee and spine. Cartilage deterioration can range from mild to severe losses. The sooner precautions are taken, the easier we have the chance of treatment.
What are the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis?
Joint calcification can cause pain, stiffness, locking, swelling, and difficulty walking. Ache; is the most common complaint. It initially occurs during movement or later in the day and is relaxed with listening. As the disorders in the joint cartilage progress, pain may be felt while carrying loads, climbing stairs, climbing uphill or even at rest. Stiffness can occur in the morning or after prolonged inactivity and lasts for a short time. The joint appears to be swollen due to the limitation of joint movements and bone protrusions. Although the complaints feel like they go away from time to time, problems may increase and reappear after years.
What is the importance of weight in knee calcification?
Obesity is the leading disease in terms of arthritis. Obesity directly affects the joint cartilage.
What foods should be consumed against knee arthritis?
Orange, tangerine, grapefruit, small-grained fruits, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions are sources of vitamin C and are used in the production of collagen, which is indispensable for cartilage structure. Salmon, tuna, sardines, shrimp, oysters are rich in omega-3 and can be beneficial. Vitamin D is a treatment tool that must be kept at a sufficient level. Nut types and peanuts are recommended with their vitamin E content. Foods containing sugar and starch should be avoided due to their detrimental effects. Glucosamine, chondroitin, and glucogen can be taken as supplements.