Weak in the Knees
Deccan ChronicleAn estimated 15 crore Indians suffer from knee problems, making it the fourth major disability burden in the country. Overuse of the knees in terms of squatting, lifestyle changes, obesity, injuries and also a decrease in bone mineral density in post menopausal women are some of the major causes. Age related degeneration is also one of the major reasons for the increasing incidence of knee arthritis even as life expectancy has increased, explains Dr M. Hari Sharma, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals. Q Why is knee arthritis emerging as the fourth major disability burden in India when compared to the West? Knee arthritis is emerging as a major disability burden in India due to its association with the lifestyle and habits of the Indian population, where squatting and sitting cross- legged dominate the day-to-day activities.
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