KNOW ABOUT KNEE PAIN IN ELDERLY

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

2. KNOW ABOUT KNEE PAIN IN ELDERLY Knee pain is common in old age,often caused by Osteoarthritis. It occurs when flexible tissue at the end of bones wears down. Knee pain arises mainly due to longs hours of standing at one place,heavy body weight or may be due to running or climbing stairs. Knee pain can also occurs due to sitting in a constrained area or sitting on knees for prolonged period.

3. Knee pain in elder people can appear suddenly or it may develop over a period of time. Age is the biggest reason for Osteoarthritis of knee. For some individuals it may be hereditary while for others it can be from any injury,infection or even from overweight. Women are tend to be at more risk of developing the same. Knee pain is a condition where the natural cushioning between the joints tears away and the bone ends of the knee joint rub closely against one another. This results in pain,swelling,stiffness, decreased ability to move and sometimes it leads to bone spurs. More then 50% of people over the age of 60 have some level of joint pain. A combination of interventions seems to be the best choice when treating knee pain. Interventions such as exercises that targets the knee,foot bracing and patellar taping are all recommended for use with patients suffering from knee pain. Since knee pain is common in elderly people and the associated reduction in physical function in older adults is a strong predictor of future disability and dependency so early treatment of pain can be very impactful. • Symptoms of Knee pain- • Stiffness • Tenderness • Loss of flexibility • Swelling • Bone spurs

4. Causes can be – • Obesity • Joint injuries • Repeated stress on joints • Genetics • Bone deformities • Any metabolic disease Treatments for knee pain- • Self care – Physical activity like exercise,walking or applying ice packs, intermittent hot packs or reducing weight.

5. Medications – Taking some calcium vitamins tablets or medicines prescribed by doctors. • Therapies- Physiotherapy , hydrotherapy or under guidance acupressure. • Surgery- One can undergo surgery as suggested by orthopaedic surgeon. Certain specialist are there to treat knee pain in elderly the primary and most reliable are the – • Orthopaedic surgeons who performs the surgery for conditions affecting bones and muscles. • Occupational therapists who guides and improved the day to day routine. • Physiotherapists helps in restoring muscles through exercises.. Do regular exercises like weight training and stretching or even old people can go for Yoga as it has been suggested the slow but the most effective cure for knee pain in elderly. Don’t rest too much as it will weaken the muscle and a proper movement and blood circulation is very important. If one is not sure about which motions are safe or how much you can do always conversate with your doctor or a physiotherapists.

6. It is more advisable to elder people to use a crutch or knee belt and braces for support as it can help you keep your knee stable and less painful. Dont let wear your elders any uncomfortable pair of shoes as it will make the matter worse. There are different types of shoes made specifically for elder people with knee pain with a proper insole in it like the cushioned insoles.

7. Do take expert advice from time to time and mandate a regularity of checkups with specialists. Avoid overusing the knee it will stress your knee more and create more difficulties. Lack of knowledge and accessibility can cause more worse cases of knee pain in elder people so it was highly suggested to the younger generations or to the healthcare providers to aware them and make them take the necessary steps as it will help in reduction of their chronic knee pain and also it treated properly can minimise their dependency on others and can work on their own may be a little.

8. Dr. Sunil Rajan is one of the best Knee Specialists in Indore and known for Orthopedic Replacement Surgery of Knee, Hip and Shoulder. If you are suffering from your knee pain and are looking for best orthopedic surgeon in Indore, visit Dr. Rajan's Knee Clinic at his clinic. Online visit for your Appointment https://www.drsunilrajan.com/ Request an Appointment / General Inquiry :-https://www.drsunilrajan.com/contactus.htm

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