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Check the severity of your knee pain to determine if treatment is required.
The severity of knee osteoarthritis you may not know.
The symptoms of knee osteoarthritis often don't present in a clear form early on. Some people start with a slight "stiffness" when getting out of bed in the morning, a feeling of inability to fully straighten or bend their leg, or sometimes a crackling sound every time they walk up or down stairs. Sounds that might seem insignificant could be the early signs of slow cartilage degeneration.
As the disease progresses, the pain becomes more pronounced, especially when weight is placed on the knee, such as during long walks, prolonged standing, or extended squatting. Some patients begin to experience swelling around the knee in the evening or after activities that overstress the joint.
One of the most common symptoms is "knee collapse," or a feeling of instability when walking, as if the knee lacks support. This leads patients to avoid activities they once enjoyed, such as walking, sitting down, or even going shopping.
Additionally, there may be a deep, shooting pain in the joint, or a feeling of stiffness and rigidity in the joint. As the condition progresses, the joint may begin to bow or twist, changing the shape of the leg and reducing the ability to walk.
Behaviors that accelerate knee degeneration.
While age is the primary factor in osteoarthritis, certain daily habits can unknowingly accelerate its development, such as:
⭐ Being overweight: Your knees have to bear 4–6 times more pressure than normal with every step.
⭐ Sitting in a squatting position, cross-legged, or lotus position for extended periods: This causes the joint surfaces to be repeatedly compressed in the same spot for a long time.
⭐ High-impact exercises: such as running on a hard surface or repeated jumping.
⭐ Failure to recover after knee injury: Such as a torn ligament or meniscus, and allowing it to deteriorate further.
Treatment options and technologies to assist knee health.
If symptoms are in the early stages, patients can choose non-surgical methods such as medication and physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the knee. In cases of pain, joint fluid injections or the use of the patient's own platelets (PRP - Platelet-Rich Plasma) may be necessary to reduce friction and improve joint lubrication.
However, if the knee starts to bow, walking becomes difficult, and there is constant pain even when not in use, your doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery to help restore mobility.
At S Hospital, we have a team of highly experienced specialists and advanced technology, enabling us to accurately assess symptoms and develop the most appropriate treatment plan. Our goal is for patients to regain mobility without pain, because we understand that "walking" is a small freedom that shouldn't be lost from life. Therefore, we are ready to care for every step you take.
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