Early symptoms of patellar arthritis

Affected by people's daily diet today, people's physical fitness is far worse than that of the past. Especially nowadays, most young people will have various health problems at a young age. For example, bone and joint diseases are more common in the elderly, including osteoporosis, bone and joint cracking and other joint problems. So what are the early symptoms of patellar arthritis? Please follow the editor to find out.

When it comes to arthritis, I believe many people will immediately think of common diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc. Most people don't know what patellar arthritis is, or perhaps just know that it is a type of arthritis. In fact, patellar arthritis is a common disease among middle-aged and elderly people, mainly caused by cartilage degeneration and wear. Since the patella plays a very important role in bearing the weight of the knee joint, if patellar arthritis is not treated in time, it will seriously affect the patient's daily walking. Therefore, the treatment of patellar arthritis cannot be ignored, but improper treatment will also aggravate the condition. Let’s take a look at the misunderstandings in the treatment of patellar arthritis.

What are the symptoms of patellar arthritis?

Congenital patellar developmental disorders, abnormal position and size of the femoral condyle, acquired knee valgus and valgus, tibial external rotation deformity, etc. can all make the patella unstable and become the basis for chronic injury. Long-term and rapid flexion and extension of the knee joint increases wear on the patellofemoral joint and is a common cause of this disease. Abnormal synovial fluid composition caused by various reasons can cause patellar cartilage malnutrition, making it susceptible to degeneration due to minor injuries.

Six common treatment misunderstandings for patellar arthritis

Myth 1:

Many middle-aged and elderly people who have not received standardized treatment believe that patellofemoral arthritis recurs every year despite being treated every year, like a "tightening curse" that cannot be removed. In fact, one of the important reasons why it cannot be cured after a long period of treatment is that standardized treatment is not carried out.

Myth 2:

Patellofemoral arthritis is a minor illness. Many patients believe that patellofemoral arthritis is a minor illness and that without effective treatment, the joint disease will inevitably become more and more serious and may eventually lead to disability.

Myth 3:

Rely on oral medications and ignore side effects. Since most patients are older, they are more susceptible to side effects from drugs and are more likely to experience gastrointestinal reactions, renal toxicity, blood count changes, and other symptoms. Currently, there is no drug that can reverse the pathological changes in patients with knee OA.

Myth 4:

Even if the pain is gone, you should still pay attention to protecting your joints. Many patients with patellofemoral arthritis think that everything is fine after their joints “stop hurting” after treatment, and they no longer pay attention to protecting their joints. Experts remind patients that although the articular cartilage has returned to normal, the pain may reappear at any time and there is a possibility of repeated attacks, which will further worsen the condition. Therefore, protecting the joints is also crucial.