World Arthritis Day: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment

Dr. Kaushik Hazratwala - Hip and Knee Specialist

Arthritis often causes pain, restricted movements which directly involve the quality of life of an individual. On the occasion of world arthritis day, it is important to create awareness regarding arthritis and its diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and prevention methods to tackle the epidemic and to help people lead a pain-free and sound life.

Dr. Kaushik Hazratwala, Director, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement Specialist, President at Townsville Lower Limb clinic, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, elaborates on the various facets of the disease and shares prevention tips to keep knee pain at bay.

Causes and symptoms: The main cause of arthritis is the wearing away of the knee cartilage. There are various conditions that cause the degeneration of the knee such as

• ·         Genetic predisposition

• ·         Constant pressure on knees

• ·         Obesity

• ·         Lack of exercise

• ·         Sedentary lifestyle

Prevention & Treatment: Being a sedentary life can create havoc to your knee joints. Living a sedentary life can create havoc to your knee joints. Lack of exercise, excess body weight and constantly eating junk food can damage and weaken your knee, causing the cartilage to degenerate.

• ·         Maintain a good body weight

• ·         Avoid twisting your knees.

• ·         Stop exercising if you injure your knee and seek treatment.

• ·         Wear protective sports equipment.

• ·         Avoid running on hard surfaces

If the joint pain has grown severe with the passage of time and has started restricting your movements, it is important to consult your doctor for a treatment program; knee replacement may be the most viable treatment option. Knee replacement helps to restore your life and make your knee more functional. Dr Kaushik Hazratwala is the master of knee replacement, and he is the best knee replacement surgeon in Townsville. Timely intervention in any disease can serve in leading a healthy life.