The knee joint plays a very important role in the human body, as it needs to bear the entire body weight and relies on the knee joint for all basic movements. Therefore, the knee joint is also prone to damage in daily life. The knee joint is crucial for people to walk. If a patient has problems with the knee joint, it can easily affect their limb function and, in severe cases, make it difficult for them to walk. So, in daily life, we should learn methods to protect the knee joint and ensure physical health. Today, let's talk about how to protect our knee joints.
1、 Common diseases of the knee joint
As the most complex joint in the human body, the knee joint has many lesions. Common diseases include the following:
1. Fractures, dislocations, etc. caused by various external injuries: It is quite common in daily life because the knee joint is an important load-bearing and movable joint in the human body, which is easily damaged under external forces. Mild injuries can cause bone fractures, and in severe cases, it may cause comminuted fractures, joint dislocations, ligament tears, etc;
2. Osteoarthritis: For middle-aged and elderly patients, the most common knee joint disease is osteoarthritis, because the knee joint is an important weight-bearing joint in the human body, which is prone to chronic injury or strain. The wear and tear of joint cartilage forms bone spurs, which can stimulate surrounding tissues and cause stubborn pain and limited mobility. In severe cases, surgical treatment may be necessary, such as arthroscopic surgery or artificial joint replacement surgery;
3. Autoimmune diseases: Rheumatic arthritis and gouty arthritis can cause knee joint lesions, mainly manifested as inflammatory lesions of synovial tissue, followed by destruction of cartilage and joint lesions, sometimes resulting in joint deformities and abnormal functional disorders;
4. infectious diseases: For example, suppurative arthritis and joint tuberculosis are common, and joint diseases, cartilage destruction, joint stiffness, adhesion, and finally loss of limb function may occur after infectious diseases;
5. Tumor related lesions: Knee joint tumors are more common in children and adolescents, such as osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma around the knee joint. The lesions are characterized by significant resting pain at night, limb swelling accompanied by superficial venous distension.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a comprehensive and systematic examination to clarify the diagnosis and receive timely treatment.
2、 The treatment measures for knee joint disease
1. There are various treatment methods for knee joint disease, and conservative treatment can be adopted in the early stage. Conservative treatment methods include oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, external plasters, etc., which have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. In addition, strengthen the muscle strength and joint mobility of the knee joint through exercise, and avoid joint strain.
2. Physical therapy: ultrasonic electromagnetic field, pulsed electromagnetic field, exercise therapy, etc.
3. Closed treatment: Under the guidance of a doctor, closed treatment should be given no more than three times a year.
4. Surgical treatment: The treatment of knee joint diseases should be analyzed on a case by case basis. For a series of commonly encountered diseases such as meniscus injury, cruciate ligament injury, free body in the knee joint, patellar arthritis, patellar chondromalacia, etc., knee arthroscopy surgery can be used for treatment.
3、 Protective measures for knee joint
1. Persist in moderate exercise: Reasonable exercise can strengthen the muscles around the knee joint, enhance the stability of the knee joint, reduce pressure, and protect the knee joint. Walking and swimming both have good protective effects on the knees.
2. Prepare for warm-up: Warming up before exercise can increase body temperature, make muscles and joints more flexible, and reduce the risk of injury.
3. Pay attention to maintaining the correct posture: Maintaining the correct posture can avoid excessive flexion, extension, extension, rotation, and other movements of the knee joint, reducing the pressure on the knee joint.
4. Avoid maintaining the same posture for a long time: Maintaining the same posture for a long time can cause excessive stress on the knee joint, increasing the risk of knee joint injury.
5. Avoid repetitive exercise: Excessive repetitive exercise can cause damage to the knee joint, and the intensity and duration of exercise should be moderately controlled.
6. Wear appropriate shoes: Wearing appropriate shoes can reduce the stress on the knee joint, relieve pain and discomfort.
7. Maintain a reasonable weight: Obesity can increase the weight of the knee joints, accelerate the wear of cartilage tissue between joints, and lead to arthritis. Obesity can also indirectly affect joints through other metabolic complications, such as impaired glucose tolerance and lipid abnormalities. Therefore, controlling weight within a reasonable range is also important for knee joint protection.
8. Enhance muscle strength: Regular muscle exercises can strengthen the muscles around the knee joint and reduce the risk of knee injuries.
9. Reasonable diet: Eating more foods rich in vitamins C, D, E and other nutrients can help protect the knee joint.
10. Develop good habits: Especially during the changing seasons, as well as when sweating, drinking water, sleeping, etc., it is important to avoid joint moisture. Wind, cold, and dampness are the most likely to invade and cause illness. Knees exposed to cold stimulation can cause blood vessels to constrict and blood circulation to deteriorate, leading to pain. So, when it's cold, it's important to keep warm and wear knee pads when needed to prevent knee injuries.
11. Follow medical advice and use medication reasonably: If there is knee joint disease or pain, symptomatic treatment should be given, protection and exercise should be taken, medication should be used reasonably according to medical advice, and medication should not be used indiscriminately to avoid more serious side effects.
Conclusion: The above is a summary of some popular science knowledge on how to protect our knee joints. We hope that everyone can take good care of their knee joints in their daily lives, take protective measures, and ensure our physical health.