Knee Arthritis - Is it just an age-related problem?

Knee arthritis can affect both younger and older people, with causes ranging from previous injuries to age-related joint degeneration. Recognising the symptoms and getting the right diagnosis can help protect knee health and maintain mobility. When we hear the word Arthritis, we often picture an elderly person struggling with painful knees.

But is arthritis really just a disease of old age? The answer is no. Osteoarthritis becomes more common as we age, but younger people can develop arthritis too particularly after previous knee injuries such as ACL or meniscus tears, fractures, repeated…