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Knee Joint

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris...

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Inflammatory Process on Knee Osteoarthritis in Cyclists.

David Noriega-González¹, Alberto Caballero-García², Enrique Roche^3,4,5

¹Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, HVUV, 47003 Valladolid, Spain.

Journal of Clinical Medicine

|June 10, 2023

Summary

Cycling may contribute to knee osteoarthritis through repetitive microtrauma. This review examines knee osteoarthritis in cyclists, highlighting limited research and suggesting future therapeutic strategies for this joint disorder.

Keywords:

cartilage chondrocytes collagen cytokines joint pedaling

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Rheumatology

Background:

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation and cellular stress.
It arises from unrepaired micro- and macro-lesions, influenced by genetic, metabolic, and traumatic factors.
Knee OA involves morphological, biochemical, and biomechanical changes in the diarthrodial joint tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the progression of knee osteoarthritis in cyclists.
To identify the limited existing research in this specific area.
To propose future therapeutic strategies based on current understanding.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on osteoarthritis and cycling.
Analysis of studies investigating joint degeneration in athletes.
Synthesis of findings to identify research gaps.

Main Results:

Repetitive movements, like cycling, can induce microtrauma, potentially initiating or exacerbating knee OA.
Existing research specifically on knee OA in cyclists is notably scarce.
The progression of cartilage lesions can lead to irreversible joint damage.

Conclusions:

Cyclists may be at risk for developing knee osteoarthritis due to repetitive joint stress.
Further research is crucial to understand the specific mechanisms and prevalence of OA in this population.
Developing targeted therapeutic and preventative strategies for cyclists is warranted.