Women genetically predisposed to developing osteoarthritis of the knee

Women have a genetic predisposition to patella instability that can lead to osteoarthritis of the knee, in the treatment of which, most often, surgery is required.

According to an international medical study, 77% of patients diagnosed with gonartroză, known as knee osteoarthritis, are women, compared to only 23% men.

Ball joint instability occurs more often in women than in men due to specific genetic factors, different anatomy, women having a wider pelvis than men, or weaker ligaments. It can occur as a result of trauma, dislocations of the limbs, a predisposition from birth or after certain surgeries on the knee. This results in dislocations or displacements of the patella that force the cartilage of the knee to destruction and can lead to gonarthrosis, also known as osteoarthritis of the knee. Dr. Ion Bogdan Codorean, orthopedic doctor specialized in sports traumatology.

Signs that may indicate osteoarthritis of the knee

Knee pain, crackling or dislocation of the patella are signs that may indicate possible instability of the patella.

If the knee cracks or hurts, it means that the cartilage on the patella is already affected. This can be caused by trauma or potential instability. Specifically, it is a wrong movement of the patella that must be investigated by the orthopedist to establish the diagnosis and treatment.

It is very important to know that all these modified factors can be corrected, if you consult a specialist in time.

Treatment for such problems can range from recovery gymnastics to surgery. Even if it occurs most frequently in adults, patella instability can appear from the age of 7-8 years, adds Dr. Ion Bogdan Codorean, who recommends increased attention in children.

Regarding the peculiarities of women in the bones, Dr. Ion Bogdan Codorean also draws attention to other problems that may occur mainly in them.

In addition to the frequent instability of the patella, I point out that osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency affects women in a higher percentage. In these cases, the bone density decreases and the risks of fractures appear, the most common in the hip and spine. Investigated and detected in time, these imbalances can be controlled with specific treatments, recommends the orthopedist.

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