Framework Archives - Thuasne https://thuasne-store.co.uk/tag/framework/ Orthotics Online Shop Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:57:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thuasne-store.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-logo-32x32.png Framework Archives - Thuasne https://thuasne-store.co.uk/tag/framework/ 32 32 Knee Osteoarthritis https://thuasne-store.co.uk/knee-osteoarthritis/ Fri, 09 May 2014 08:28:12 +0000 http://themes.muffingroup.com/betheme/?p=2275 Osteoarthritis is a disease that firstly affects articular cartilage and then spreads to the entire joint. Cartilage covers the extremities of the femur, tibia, and kneecap (the patella).

The post Knee Osteoarthritis appeared first on Thuasne.

]]> Osteoarthritis is a disease that firstly affects articular cartilage and then spreads to the entire joint. Cartilage covers the extremities of the femur, tibia, and kneecap (the patella). This cartilage allows good joint mobility. Cartilage is a living tissue that must remain smooth and flexible to achieve its functions, as a shock absorber and facilitating sliding of the joint. Without it, bones would rub against each other. The joint is surrounded by the synovial capsule, which helps lubricate the joint and nourish the cartilage. Over time, cartilage gradually loses its ability to retain water, its elasticity, and wears thin. Extra pressure on this weakened cartilage will cause it to become damaged. This will gradually cause it to recede in some areas revealing the underlying bone. In parallel, the onset of an inflammatory phenomenon occurs at the synovial membrane, liable to generate excess synovial fluid (known as synovial effusions). Once the bone is stripped of its cartilage and under the effect of day-to-day pressures, the local inflammatory phenomenon will progressively form bony outgrowths called osteophytes. This can become very painful when moving the knee and obstruct day-to-day activities considerably, damaging quality of life.

The post Knee Osteoarthritis appeared first on Thuasne.

]]>