Knees while getting off the bus...Watch out for middle-aged people
Jul 29, 2025
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The meniscus cartilage is a half-moon-shaped cartilage located inside the knee and is an important structure that absorbs impact on joints and supports the knee from shaking. This cartilage is divided into three parts, the front, the middle, and the back, and among them 'back (back)'s knees bent or sat down It is the area that receives the most pressure when standing up.
In their 20s and 30s, the anterior or outer cartilage is often injured due to sports or external shocks, but degenerative ruptures often occur after middle-aged people, where the cartilage behind the knee is worn out and torn.
Kim Hyung-jin, director of the Joint Center at Juan Nanuri Hospital (Orthopedic Surgeon), said "The posterior part can be easily damaged because the blood supply is low and the most pressure is applied when moving."In fact, patients who visit the hospital often complain of pain when they get on, get off, or climb stairs, and most of them are diagnosed with olfactory ruptures."
The problem is that this area is located so deep that it is often not clearly revealed by MRI examination, and because there is no significant swelling on the outside, it is easy to mistake it for simple blemishes or stiffness. However, if left untreated, the entire knee function can be reduced and it can lead to degenerative arthritis, so it is important to see a doctor if the pain is repeated or if you feel uncomfortable in a specific posture.
Treatment of meniscus cartilage olfactory rupture is performed as one of the methods of removing or suture the ruptured area. If the age is relatively young and the cartilage is in good condition, the method of re-fixing the damaged cartilage through suture is preferred rather than removal.
Systematic rehabilitation is essential after surgery. Physical therapy and lower body strength exercises should be combined for a certain period of time to restore the function of the knee joint and prevent re-cracking, and knee movement restrictions and weight load control are very important in the first few weeks so that cartilage can stick well, especially when sutured.
Kim Hyung-jin, the director of the hospital, said, `The rupture of the posterior segment of the neck can not only cause pain, but can also break the overall stability of the knee, which can lead to rapid progression to arthritis or deterioration of quality of life", he advised "The key to keeping joint health is to continue from early diagnosis, accurate treatment, and subsequent rehabilitation."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
