Degenerative Joint Diseases (Osteoarthritis)
Known Symptoms
- Joint stiffness, especially after rest or inactivity.
- Cracking or grinding sounds during joint movement.
- Pain worsening with physical activity or load-bearing.
- Occasional swelling or tenderness in affected joints.
Known Causes
- Natural aging causing cartilage breakdown over time.
- Obesity increasing stress on the weight-bearing joints.
- Previous joint injury or overuse accelerating degeneration.
- Genetic predisposition to cartilage wear and osteoarthritis.
Care
- Maintain joint-friendly activity and avoid overexertion.
- Control body weight to reduce joint stress.
- Use physiotherapy and medications as advised.
- Incorporate low-impact exercises like swimming or cycling.
- Joint stiffness, especially after rest or inactivity.
- Cracking or grinding sounds during joint movement.
- Pain worsening with physical activity or load-bearing.
- Occasional swelling or tenderness in affected joints.
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Orthopedics
KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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