Knee arthritis is striking at younger and younger ages

 
Knee arthritis striking at younger ages (Chicago Sun-Times)
Arthritis of the knee is striking Americans at younger ages, new research has found, but shedding a few pounds if you’re overweight might reduce your risk.
The studies were presented over the weekend in Chicago at the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting.
Nearly 6.5 million Americans between the ages of 35 and 84 will receive a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis in the next decade, according to these new projections.
“The diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis is occurring much earlier,” said study author Dr. Elena Losina...