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No but it can be exacerbated as a result of the industry one is engaged in. Osteoarthritis can also appear as the result of injury's brought about by industrial processes A person starts out with the build up that has within it the possibility of OA while some may sustain an injury to the joints and heal up never to be bothered by it Others may develop OA and find that the problem is exacerbated by the weakness or disease.
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What causes a crunchy sound in the knee as one ages?
Probably osteoarthritis which is a degenerative joint disease.
What magnetic knee brace is good for osteoarthritis?
See the related link for info on magnetic Knee braces. Remember though that they may reduce the symptoms. They do not cure the disease.
What affects could osteoarthritis have on your knee joint?
Osteoarthritis can be responsible for the complete debilitation of the knee joint. which in turn can lead to the destruction of bone, muscle and other tissue in that area
Relationship between knee osteoarthritis and low back pain?
lower
The degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis may develop as a result of softening of what?
Osteoarthritis can be caused by cartilage softening between bones at joints.
What is the painful condition of the knee without joint effusion?
Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
What is the most prevalent degenerative disease in the US?
Osteoarthritis of the knee joints, is the most prevalent degenerative disease, probably, in USA.
What causes a crunchy sound in the knee as one ages?
Probably osteoarthritis which is a degenerative joint disease.
What magnetic knee brace is good for osteoarthritis?
See the related link for info on magnetic Knee braces. Remember though that they may reduce the symptoms. They do not cure the disease.
What is a surgery to repair damaged cartilage in the knee?
That would be arthritis, more specifically osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical local vibration in knee osteoarthritis?
mechanical local vibration in knee osteoarthritis is usefull
What does pain and heaviness in the left knee indicate?
osteoarthritis
What is the medical term for knee pain?
Several health conditions can cause knee pain, including repetitive movement or disease of the knee joint. In addition, injuries such as fractures, ligament tears, and arthritis also result in knee pain. The most common form of knee pain. is called primary osteoarthritis. Dr. Tushar Ubale is an Orthopedic doctor in Mumbai with strong expertise in knee pain management
What affects could osteoarthritis have on your knee joint?
Osteoarthritis can be responsible for the complete debilitation of the knee joint. which in turn can lead to the destruction of bone, muscle and other tissue in that area
Can an injury to an osgood schlatters knee develop into osteoarthritis later in life?
Any injury to a joint can lead to to osteoarthritis
iCould degenitive joint disease of the knee spred to to your lower back?
People that suffer from osteoarthritis are more likely to have the same problem presenting in other parts of the body.
Can needing to have a knee replacement op be hereditory?
Osteoarthritis, which often leads to Knee replacements does have a genetic factor.
