Common Causes of Knee Arthritis

1. DR. SUNIL RAJAN Head ofDepartment Apollo Institute of Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals,Indore M.S Orthopedics, Specialization: Joint ReplacementSurgery

2. Common Causes of Knee Arthritis 1. Aging - Arthritis is related to, but not caused by aging, most commonly affecting people over 65. As we age, our bones become more brittle, our muscles often weaken, and the body becomes less efficient at healing itself.  As a result, the cartilage and bone is more prone to damage and wear and tear, which can lead to arthritis in the knee. 2. Gender- Women are twice as likely to develop arthritis in the knee as men. The most likely reason for this is hormone levels affecting the cartilage and bone. 3. Weight- Studies have shown that osteoarthritis is three times more likely in people who are overweight (BMI over 27).  The more we weigh, the more weight goes through our bones, and therefore the more likely that the cartilage will get worn away. It is not as simple as saying that if you are overweight you will get arthritis in the knee and if you are thin you won’t, but there is a direct correlation between the two.

3. 4. Previous Injury- If you have injured your knee joint in the past e.g. suffered from a meniscus tear, you are more likely to develop arthritis of the knee.  This is due to changes in the bones and cartilage from the initial injury e.g. a broken bone heals but it will never be exactly the same as it was before. Knee cartilage in particular is very slow to heal as it has a poor blood supply making it prone to wear and tear and thus arthritis.

4. 5. Previous Knee Surgery - If you have had to have part of your cartilage removed in the past (known as a menisectomy), you are more likely to develop arthritis in the knee as the cartilage never regrows, which puts more pressure and friction through the bones. 6. Flat Feet- Some doctors and podiatrists believe that having flat feet increases the incidence of osteoarthritis of the knee.  This is thought to be due to the changes in the way the forces are directed through the joint due to the altered foot position, increasing the wear on parts of the knee - usually the inner side. 7. Genetics- While we don’t fully understand the link between genes and arthritis, a link definitely exists. One example of this is that our genes may affect the quality/quantity of our cartilage (some people are born with amazing cartilage, others like me aren’t). Up to 60% of cases of osteoarthritis are thought to be linked with genetics.

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