Somdej Phra Sangkharat Yanasangworn Institute of Medicine for the Elderly, Department of Medical Services, opens an orthopedic and joint clinic for the elderly.
Osteoarthritis usually begins at the age of 40 years and is found to deteriorate more in people aged 60 years and above, with the rate of deterioration increasing to 40 percent, and at the age of 75 years and above, the rate of deterioration begins to increase. It is 50 percent or more, but usually the degree of deterioration will be more or less depending on use and various risk factors together that cause the knee to deteriorate faster than people of the same age.
Dr. Pairoj Surattanawanit, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said that the symptoms were difficult to get up. Uncomfortable walking after sitting for a long time I walk and my knees collapse. or pain in the knee joint It is one sign of osteoarthritis. And the cause of osteoarthritis is caused by heavy use of the knee joint. Having a habit of using the knee joints at a high frequency, such as sitting on the floor Frequently going up and down stairs, putting on a lot of weight Live a life that requires frequent lifting of heavy objects, have had repeated injuries to the knee joint, or have had an infection in the knee joint. or rheumatoid/gout then a severe and long-lasting inflammatory condition occurs, etc.
Dr. Busakorn Lohanchun, Director of the Somdet Phra Sangkharat Yanasangworn Institute of Medicine for the Elderly Added that There are 4 stages of severity of osteoarthritis symptoms. From the beginning when you can do normal activities but slow down, if you work hard you will start to have pain. In the second phase, I started not being able to work hard. In the third stage, you begin to be unable to do normal daily activities, such as walking, and in the fourth stage, you cannot do any daily activities at all. Feel pain all the time or need to use assistive devices such as a walker. Although osteoarthritis cannot be prevented, it can be slowed down. By controlling your weight and adjusting your posture (avoid sitting on the floor Activities that require bending the knees a lot) Exercises to build thigh muscles or the tendons around the knee to be strong And if you take care of these problems and still have osteoarthritis symptoms You should see a doctor for proper care before your knee deteriorates further.
Somdej Phra Sangkharat Yanasangworn Institute of Medicine for the Elderly Seeing the importance of muscle, ligament, joint and bone diseases as important issues nearby, we have arranged for orthopedic specialists to provide routine examinations every Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Elderly Health Innovation Center. Department of Medical Services Building 6, Ministry of Public Health Contact to request treatment or advice at telephone number 0 2024 8481 ext. 1, ready to offer comprehensive care innovations for a good quality of life for the elderly. -411
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