Knee Decompression Treatable Knee Disorders

Knee Arthritis - Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Some people call it degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. Due to the stress administered to the knees on a daily basis from normal life and athletics it is not uncommon for osteoarthritis to develop in the knee joint.

Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage within a joint to break down and the underlying bone begins to change.(Fig. 1) These changes usually develop slowly and get worse over time. Osteoarthritis in the knee can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. These debilitating conditions can lead to some people no longer being able to complete daily tasks or work.

Knee Decompression Therapy is believed to naturally increase Synovial Fluid inside the joint. Synovial fluid is the thick liquid that lubricates the knee joint and keeps it moving. Synovial fluid is essential to maintaining knee health.

What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis?

1. Pain or Aching
2. Stiffness
3. Decreased Range of Motion (or Flexibility)
4. Swelling

Who is more at risk to develop Osteoarthritis?

Meniscus Tears

A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when putting your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus.

Each of your knees has two C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act like a cushion between your femur (thigh bone) and your tibia (shin bone). This cushioning cartilage is called menisci. A torn meniscus causes pain, swelling and stiffness. (Fig. 2) In some cases, a piece of broken cartilage can break free in the knee joint, causing it to lock up or hinder the knees ability to extend fully.

What are the signs of a torn meniscus?

1. A popping sensation in the knee
2. Stiffness
3. Knee swelling or stiffness
4. Pain, especially when twisting or rotating the knee
5. Difficulty fully straightening the knee
6. Feeling like the knee is locking in place when trying to move
7. Feeling like the knee is collapsing

Who is more at risk to a meniscus tear?

Sprains/Strains Older than 6 Weeks

A knee sprain refers to torn or overstretched ligaments, the tissues that hold bones together. If you have a sprained knee, the structures within the knee joint that connect the thigh bone to the shin bone have been injured.

A knee sprain is painful and can create other problems over time, including arthritis.

The knee has four main ligaments: two that stabilize its front and back, and two that stabilize side-to-side movement.

Knee sprains are named for the specific ligament that has been torn or injured:

1. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) provide stability to forces coming from the front or back.
2. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs along the inside of the knee.
3. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) runs along the outside of the knee and helps keep it stable on the side.