Knee Osteoarthritis Risk Depends on Shape of Knee
Knee Osteoarthritis Risk Depends on Shape of Knee
Jan Waarsing and her colleagues, researchers from the Netherlands, compared the knee shapes of women diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (oa) to those without arthritis. There were 606 participants used in the study, and x-rays were used to view the shapes of womens knees.
The researchers found three key differences in the knee shape of women with knee oa versus those without knee osteoarthritis:
- Those with knee arthritis had a wider knee on x-ray (wider femoral and tibial bone).
- They also found that those with arthritic knees had raised lateral tibial plateaus (the outer part of the shin bone was higher).
- Also osteoarthritis knee patients extended their knees more on the x-ray than those without knee oa.
More studies have to be conducted about how knee shape affects knee osteoarthritis, but with these new findings researchers hope that this could help predict knee osteoarthritis in patients and offer early knee treatment and counseling to those with knee osteoarthritis in hopes to manage its progression.
Knee Osteoarthritis Facts:
-The Arthritis Foundation stated that women are at greater risk than men for developing oa. Moreover, a 2010 study found that women were likely to develop arthritic knees after the age of forty.
- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently reported that more people limit their activity with a diagnosis of arthritis then those with diabetes, cancer, or heart disease.
-One in three people diagnosed with arthritis in the US have difficulty functioning at work.
-Arthritis Today Magazine reports that exercise eases osteoarthritis knee pain; however, most people discontinue exercising because they confuse muscle pain soreness with knee joint pain.
In Conclusion:
If you have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, are searching for knee pain relief, and live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area then Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee may be able to help you. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program™ provides relief for those with chronic knee pain, by decreasing inflammation, and improving mobility in the knee. Dr. Schnee’s program is painless and safe. Most importantly, it does not involve surgery, injections or medications. To find out more about her program visit http://www.Helpmykneepain.com or call the DFW Spine & Joint Center at 214-596-1051.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, D.C.- The Cold Laser Doctor™ for the Non-Invasive Treatment of Knee Pain for the Dallas, Fort Worth Texas and Surrounding areas – “ Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program™ has been helping chronic knee pain sufferers experience knee pain relief since 2001.”
Citation: D.J HaverKamp, et al. Variation of Joint Shape in Osteoarthritic Knees
Knee Osteoarthritis Risk Depends on Shape of Knee
Knee osteoarthritis risk rises depending on shape of knee. Dallas-Fort Worth cold laser therapy knee pain relief doctor Alexandra Schnee, D.C. shares study and knee treatment option.
Dallas Texas Resident Experiences Knee Pain Relief from Meniscus Tear and Arthritis at the DFW Spine & Joint Center
“Before starting Dr. Alexandra Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program I had an MRI that stated I had a medial meniscus tear and severe arthritis in the left knee. I was told by an orthopedic surgeon to get arthroscopic knee surgery but I did not want to get knee surgery this young. I felt a constant ache, burning pain and tightening in the left knee. I wasn’t sleeping at night and I couldn’t walk for any length of time without my knee hurting. I had a very difficult time doing house work and I could not bend down.
Since completing Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program at the DFW Spine & Joint Center I can now sleep all night, climb stairs, and I can walk distances. I am very pleased with the results! I am probably 85% stronger today! I now have more good days then bad days and I have some days that my knee feels PERFECT!
Erma F., Garland, Texas
If you are suffering from knee pain and you want to avoid knee surgery then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be able to help you. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program combines cold laser therapy, non-weight bearing exercises, along with other modalities to help eliminate knee pain and strengthen the knee.
If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pain in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain Avoid Knee Surgery in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”
Arthritis Meniscus Tear Knee Pain Relief With Cold Laser Therapy | Dallas-Fort Worth
Dr.Schnee, D.C., Irving, TX- A patient of hers found knee pain relief from arthritis knee pain and a meniscus tear w/ Cold Laser Therapy Knee Program.
Dallas Texas Resident with Severe Arthritis and Chondromalacia Patella Gets Knee Pain Relief with Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program
“I was told I needed a total knee replacement by an orthopedic surgeon. I had difficulty rising from a seated position. My knee felt tired and painful after too much walking. Instead, I tried several cortisone shots in my knee. At first the knee injections were effective but eventually they did not do any good. So then I decided to go through Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program so that I could get some knee pain relief.
Since completing treatments my knee has improved about 50%. I am able to walk better and walk longer distances with less knee pain. I am pleased because my knee pain has improved and I feel like I can now live without a knee replacement.”
Kenneth I., 80 years young, Retired, Addison, Texas
If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas and are suffering with severe knee pain and arthritis and want to avoid total knee replacement call the DFW Spine & Joint Center at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pain in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“ Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program Has Been Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”
Dallas TX, resident shares how Dr. Schnee’s cold laser therapy knee program helped his arthritis knee pain and Chondromalacia Patella.Dallas-Fort Worth.
Severe Osteoarthritic Changes Occur in Knees Over Forty, after Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
I’ve written previous blogs about the subject of arthroscopic knee surgery, and in most cases I believe it is a useless procedure because in the long run it creates more osteoarthritic changes in the knee which ultimately leaves the patient with the possibility of having to get a total knee replacement later in life. Multiple studies support this idea and clearly indicate that osteoarthritic changes become more prominent after arthroscopic knee surgery. A recent study conducted at the Department of Traumatology in Austria also supports these studies. In this current study, arthroscopic knee surgery was performed on 284 patients to remove part of a torn meniscus.
After the surgery was completed x-rays of the knees were taken. Patients were then X-Rayed and evaluated again 53.5 months after the surgery. Two hundred forty-seven patients had been treated for medial meniscus tears and 37 for lateral menisci tears. Preoperative radiographs were compared with those at follow up and were classified. The results were analyzed statistically.
Osteoarthritic changes were classified as being worse in 38% of the patients after medial and in 24% of the patients after lateral arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (removing part of the meniscus). Patients who were older than 40 years of age and who had undergone arthroscopic partial medial meniscus removal had a significantly higher rate of osteoarthritis than patients who were younger than 40 years of age. The study concluded that partial medial or lateral meniscus removal leads to a significant increase of osteoarthritic changes, after arthroscopic surgery especially if you are over 40 years of age.
If you’re still suffering from knee pain months or years after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery then Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program may be the answer to your problem. Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program is considered a complete treatment program that combines low-level laser treatments (cold laser therapy treatments), along with other non-invasive modalities that help promote rehabilitation of the knee.
Every patient’s program is different depending on whether they suffer from knee pain due to arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, meniscus tears, bursitis, tendonitis, Baker’s Cyst, post surgical arthroscopic knee pain, or a combination of the listed conditions. If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief! or visit http://www.helpmykneepain.com
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we also have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, D.C. an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers non-surgical cold laser therapy program that help treat low back, neck and shoulder pain. Dr. Hanson’s Cold Laser Therapy Programs help treat neck and back pain from herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves with unique protocols combining Cold Laser Therapy and Spinal Decompression Therapy. Visit http://www.coldlasertherapy.com
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Therapy Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pain for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Therapy Knee Program Has Been Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Since 2001.”
Knee Surgery Increases Arthritis in the Knee Especially if Over Forty| Dallas-Fort Worth
Dr.Schnee, D.C. shares study that indicates arthritis in knee joint significantly increases after arthroscopic knee surgery especially if over forty
Rangger C, Klestil T, Gloetzer W, Kemmler G, Benedetto KP. University Hospital of Innsbruck, Department of Traumatology, Austria
Exercise is ‘A Catch22’ for Patients Suffering with Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Exercise Isn’t Easy for Those With Arthritis Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis sufferers reported gaining an average of 42 pounds since being diagnosed with osteoarthritis knee pain because they were more sedentary. Even though exercise is a key component to weight loss, 75% of patients’ state they would like to exercise more but can’t because of pain.1
If you have osteoarthritis knee pain and are ready to stop the vicious cycle of gaining weight because your knees hurt and you can’t exercise then call our office at 214-596-1051 so that you can find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Alexandra Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program. This program combines specific cold laser treatment protocols, and other therapies so that your osteoarthritis knee pain is reduced-eliminated. Once your osteoarthritis knee pain is significantly reduced you will be able to start exercising more which in turn will help you lose the weight!
Located in Irving, Texas, the DFW Spine & Joint Center includes a team of professionals that are dedicated to improving your quality of life. Professional and amateur athletes, dancers, musicians, retirees and people who are just suffering with pain go to the DFW Spine & Joint Center for care. Using the facility to improve their condition, thousands of successful cases have been treated since 2001.
Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. primarily helps treat patients suffering with knee pain due to arthroscopic knee surgery, arthritis, bursitis, ‘bone on bone’, tendonitis, meniscus/cartilage tears, and Baker’s Cyst’s.
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center we have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, D.C. an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers nonsurgical programs that help treat herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves in the low back and neck with Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
If you live in the Dallas/ Fort-Worth Metroplex and have osteoarthritis knee pain, and would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program or any of our other programs please call our office at 214-596-1051, or fill out the form on the right hand side of this page and a FREE 16 page report about the treatments will be mailed to you within 72 hours or visit http://www.helpmykneepain.com
Article by Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pain for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“ Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program Has Been Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Since 2001.”
Exercise Isn’t Easy for Those With Arthritis Knee Pain | Dallas-Fort Worth
Dr. Schnee,reports how exercise can help arthritis knee pain issues, but it is often a catch 22 because the pain can be too much to start exercising
1.“Improving Musculoskeletal Care in America” Project of the Council on Research, Evidence-based Practice Committee, and Department of Research and Scientific Affairs, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, April 2003.
Weight Gain Makes Arthritis Knee Pain Worse
Osteoarthritis is more common in overweight individuals. The hips, knees, and ankles are the joints that take a beating when a person is overweight. For example they bear 3-5 X the body weight when an individual is walking. For every pound that a person is overweight 3-5 pounds of extra weight is added to each knee when they are weight bearing. On the other hand if there is a 10 pound weight loss then that removes 30-50 pounds of stress on the knees, hips and ankles.
Exercise is a significant component for weight loss. Unfortunately, for individuals that have severe arthritis knee pain weight bearing exercises are often impossible to perform. They know that exercise will help them lose weight, however most knee pain sufferers have pain while they exercise or their knees feel worse after exercising. It’s a vicious cycle.
A great alternative to walking, running, or other weight bearing exercises is using a recumbent bike or swimming for 20 minutes daily. These are usually activities that individuals that are overweight and have knee pain can do comfortably. Individuals should start off with these types of non-weight bearing exercises and once they start losing weight and feeling better they can shift to doing other types of exercises.
Located in Irving, Texas, the DFW Spine & Joint Center includes a team of professionals that are dedicated to improving your quality of life. Professional and amateur athletes, dancers, musicians, retirees and people who are just suffering with pain go to the DFW Spine & Joint Center for care. Using the facility to improve their condition, thousands of successful cases have been treated since 2001.
Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. primarily treats patients suffering with knee pain due to arthroscopic knee surgery, arthritis, bursitis, ‘bone on bone’, tendonitis, meniscus/cartilage tears, and Baker’s Cyst’s. However, at the DFW Spine & Joint Center we have programs available that can help most musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, disc and nerve problems, hip, ankle, foot, hand and wrist pain, etc…
Dr. Robert Hanson, D.C.an associate at the DFW Spine & Joint Center, offers a very specialized non-surgical program that treats herniated, bulging, degenerated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves in the low back and neck using a combination of Cold Laser/Spinal Decompression Therapy.
If you live in the Dallas-Fort-Worth Metroplex and would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program or any of our other programs please call our office at 214-596-1051, or fill out the form on the right hand side of this page and a FREE 16 page report about the treatments will be mailed to you within 72 hours or visit http://www.helpmykneepain.com
Article by Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pain for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“ Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program Has Been Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Since 2001.”
- Nearly Half in US Will Develop Knee Arthritis. Reuters 2008-09-03 21:09:08
- Arthritis Foundation, http//www.arthritis.org/resources/getting started/default.asp
- CDC. Prevalence of self-reported arthritis or chronic joint syndromes among adults-United States, 2001. MMWR 2002; 51(42); 948-950.
Arthritis Knee Pain Made Worse by Weight Gain | Dallas-Fort Worth
Dr. Schnee,D.C. explains how weight gain can add a lot of pressure on your knees, causing arthritis pains in your knees to get worse Dallas-Fort Worth
