They need someone to breed taller goats.
Posted on 10/10/2015 5:50:48 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Knee injuries more prevalent among Arab population than in the West
The occurrence of knee injuries among the Arab population is significantly higher than among westerners, claim specialists.
"It has taken on almost epidemical proportions," said William Murrell Consultant Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
According to the American doctor, knee injuries and lower back pain share first place when it comes to musculoskeletal problems in the UAE, and the Arab population is mostly affected.
"A common injury - anterior cruciate ligament - occurs six times more often among Arabs than among Europeans and North Americans," he claimed.
Murrell is not alone in making these conclusions.
Several specialists have come across the high occurrence of these injuries and have referred to the problem as the 'Arab knee', a term now used by doctors around the world.
What is wrong with the Arab knee?
One theory is that the knee of people in the Arab world is different in structure.
“The soft tissue of the knee among the Arab population seems to be more flexible, which means that it is easier to suffer an injury.
"The shape of the shinbone is also different from that of other populations; the shinbone has a higher slope, and as a result the ligament is more prone to tearing."
“Further, there is a high occurrence of bow-leggedness in all of Asia, which results in a different alignment of the knee," Murrell explained.
Apart from these factors there are certain activities that can contribute to the high occurrence of knee injuries in the region.
"Football (soccer) is one of the sports where knee injuries are common, because the player is required to change direction fast and often.
“This is a popular sport here. The incidence of ACL injuries among players is high," said Murrell.
Although the problem is known among doctors, very little has been done to put the problem on the agenda, the doctor believes.
“The population should be more aware of the high occurrence of knee injuries and the options they have to treat these injuries.”
Anas Daher is a 30-year-old Syrian resident in Dubai, suffering from osteochondritis dissecans, a form of knee injury that resulted in the breaking off of a part of the knee many years ago, and ever since the quality of the knee is on a decline.
He has had three operations so far, every time introducing a new technology that is supposed to alleviate his suffering, but the pain has never ceased to exist, he narrates.
“I cannot walk for longer than an hour, and even when I do not engage in any physical activity I feel the pain. I am taking two painkillers a day, every day so I can deal with the pain.”
According to Murell, the lack of proper diagnosis and treatment often leads to further damage to the knee.
“An unstable knee can lead to osteoarthritis if not treated effectively, as the cartilage structure will be damaged over time. I see this quite a bit here,” noted.
“Early diagnosis and treatment is becoming increasingly important for various reasons, the most significant of which is the fact that the damage to surrounding ligaments and bones is negligible at during the early stages.
“Long-term damage to the knee or other joints also leads to subsequent damage of connected areas which makes treatment at a later stage much more complicated, and with less satisfactory results,” said Pangal Sripathi Rao, Specialist Orthopeadics Surgeon.
A general misconception is that knee replacement is suitable only for older patients, leaving the young with few options that do not always make a difference.
“I would love to have a knee replacement, but I was told that this is only done for older people,” said Anas.
“The popular belief that knee replacement surgery should be considered only when the pain and trauma is unbearable is grossly incorrect,” said Vijayamohan S, Consultant - Orthopaedics and Head of Division for Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Aster Medcity, India.
“It is important for patients to be aware that surgery needn’t wait till later years of life.
“The best results of joint replacement are achieved when the person is in the initial stages of osteoporosis or arthritis and begins to experience difficulties in carrying out daily chores,” he said.
“For me, this would solve the problem,” said Anas.
Even if a knee replacement would only be effective for 10 years or so, as it is claimed, this is fine with me because it will at least stop the pain and I would be able to do things again. Not any of the surgeries I have done so far have helped.”
Jim wouldn’t appreciate my comment, so i’ll desist.
goats
Inbreeding
Stop bowing on a rug to a rock in Mecca
Physical-therapy-type exercise, and light preventative knee supports, could provide a lot of help for many of these cases. Most people are careless until they have severe pain, and then it’s too late.
I’m thinkin’ thinkin’ thinkin’ ... AHA!
But OTOH, why would Jim object to that observation?
There’s a lot of Westerners with bad knees. Six times many is a huge number... or maybe it’s just that it occurs at a younger age.
Just don’t bring your Arab knee-grow problems over
here. We have plenty of our own.
DILLIGAFF?
Do I Look Like I Give A Flying F**k?
The fact that they are covered from head to toe, with minimal skin exposed to the sun, is probably contributing to soft bones, which would be more prone to injury.
As the idiots pray 5x a day, you’re probably closer to the truth than we know.
The Arab Knee needs an arrow in it.
Well, maybe not in a bar with a few of the guys, but not on FR :)
There’s a lot of Westerners with bad knees. Six times many is a huge number... or maybe it’s just that it occurs at a younger age.
Five times a day they are on their knees with their head on the ground.
That might have something to do with knee and back problems.
Some that I have seen have a permanent mark on their head from doing that all their life.
They need someone to breed taller goats.
It’s the Will of Allah.
Stretching for camels.
Squatting for sheep.
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