Understanding and Managing Arthritis
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Q: Who Gets Knee Problems?
A: Men, women, and children can have knee problems. They occur in people of all races and ethnic backgrounds.
Q: What Causes Knee Problems?
A: Mechanical knee problems can be caused by:
– A direct blow or sudden movements that strain the knee
– Osteoarthritis in the knee, resulting from wear and tear on its parts.
Inflammatory knee problems can be caused by certain rheumatic diseases, and Musculoskeletal and such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). Skin Diseases These diseases cause swelling that can damage the knees permanently.
Q: How Are Knee Problems Diagnosed?
A: Doctors diagnose knee problems by using:
– Medical history
– Physical examination
– Diagnostic tests (such as x rays, bone scan, CAT scan, MRI, arthroscopy, and biopsy).