The Mechanics of the Knee

Many people have come to me over the years having no understanding of their knee arthritic problems, writes Dr. David Morley, a board certified orthopedic surgeon.They fall prey to clinicians who often prescribe aggressive, costly, and sometimes dangerous therapeutic options, including knee replacement. And no one man or woman, young or old, overweight or thin is immune from knee pain. If your job involves performing the same joint stressing motions over and over, he points out, or carrying weight, or both, you are also a candidate.