Pointy protrusion of the kneecap

If there is a protruding pointy bone on the kneecap, it may be caused by some arthritis. Of course, it may also be caused by damage to the kneecap. At this time, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. The specific cause can be determined by taking an X-ray. Pay attention to conditioning in daily life, do not engage in long-term activities, avoid fatigue, and receive regular treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

Causes

The occurrence of knee arthritis is generally caused by factors such as degenerative changes in the knee joint, trauma, and excessive fatigue. Knee arthritis is common in middle-aged and elderly people and is the main cause of leg pain in the elderly. In addition, being overweight, incorrect walking posture, squatting for a long time, and cold knee joints are also causes of knee arthritis.

treat

1. The key to treating knee arthritis is to prevent further wear of the cartilage. Chondroprotective agents such as glucosamine sulfate can promote the synthesis of cartilage, inhibit the decomposition of articular cartilage, and also have anti-inflammatory effects. The sulfate group rich in glucosamine sulfate is also one of the essential components for the synthesis of cartilage matrix. This type of drug can relieve pain symptoms, improve joint function, and long-term use can also delay the destruction of joint structure. Glucosamine sulfate takes a long time to take effect, but it has good safety and is suitable for long-term use as a basic treatment.

2. Arthroscopic treatment of knee arthritis is to insert a 5mm diameter rod-shaped optical endoscope into the joint cavity through the joint space, and magnify the diseased area and tissue 4 to 6 times and display it on the monitor. Tiny tools are used to repair the articular cartilage and clean the joint cavity.

Preventive measures for early knee arthritis include:

Control your weight: In daily life, you should control your diet and avoid overeating to avoid obesity. Obesity will increase the load on the knee joints, so obese people must lose weight appropriately.

Do not bear weight for a long time: When the knee joint is squatting, the weight will increase. Doing heavy weight movements for a long time will cause great damage to the knee joint. Therefore, everyone must pay more attention to avoid bearing weight, and also pay attention to changing body position frequently.

Prevention and treatment of injuries: The knee joint is very vulnerable to injury, so everyone should be more careful in normal times. Before engaging in strenuous activities, be sure to do warm-up exercises and wait until the knee joint is fully mobile before engaging in any strenuous activities. In addition, when practicing leg stretching, avoid suddenly raising your legs too high to avoid excessive stretching of the knee joints.

Wear high heels less often: Walking in high heels will accelerate the wear of the knee joints. Therefore, when walking long distances, you must avoid wearing high heels. It is best to wear soft, thick-soled flat shoes.