Orthopedic conditions can affect people of all age groups and genders. The severity of the condition is decided by the type of injury, its location, and the age of the patient. Most orthopedic injuries reported are mild or moderate, and they can be managed with non-surgical methods that may include medication, application of a cast or brace, rest, and physical therapy. If the injury is serious, surgery may be required and the doctor will suggest the application of orthopedic implants.
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Now, there are some conditions that are more commonly seen in women than men and there are certain reasons behind that. In this post, we are going to talk about the reasons behind one such condition which is known as osteoarthritis. Let us see why women are more prone to osteoarthritis.
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Women and Osteoarthritis
According to the studies, it has been said that women aged 50-60 years are around 3.5 times more likely to develop osteoarthritis than men of the same age group. Just like this, there are several other statistics that point toward women being more prone to some other orthopedic conditions. There are certain reasons behind that and we will talk about those reasons here.
Changes in Hormonal Levels
It has been suspected that these differences could be due to the susceptibility of women to changes in hormone levels. It has been said that hormone levels in women change during menstrual cycles, increasing joint laxity. This is associated with joint instability and injury. Both of these situations could lead to osteoarthritis.
Another point to be considered here with changes in hormone levels is menopause, and during this phase, the chances of joint pain increase. This could also result in osteoarthritis.
The Differences in the Musculoskeletal System
The bone mineral density in women is lower than that of men plus, the bones are shorter as well. Due to these anatomical differences, women experience more wear and tear in the bones, and hence, the chances of developing osteoarthritis increase. Besides this, it is also said that there is less number of cartilages in the knees of women and this is also a contributing factor to the more susceptibility to the development of osteoarthritis.
Obesity
Several studies have also confirmed that obesity is more common in women and hence, they have the tendency to carry more weight. This puts a lot of stress on the joints and bones thus, women tend to suffer from orthopedic conditions like osteoarthritis more than men.
Besides all this, studies are still being done to get conclusive evidence of why women face osteoarthritis more than men.
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