Dr. Ashwani Maichand Explains Why the Medial Compartment Is the First Target of Knee Osteoarthritis
With rising cases of knee osteoarthritis, there is a need for awareness and education to understand the underlying causes, management and treatment options for patients. Dr. Ashwani Maichand, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon in India explains how knee osteoarthritis often begins in the medial compartment. Knee osteoarthritis often begins on the inner side of the knee, known as the medial compartment. Dr. Ashwani Maichand elaborates that this is not coincidental but a result of how the human body carries weight and maintains balance.“In most individuals with knee osteoarthritis, we see that the medial compartment has little to no joint space left, while the lateral compartment still shows preserved space,” says Dr. Maichand. “This asymmetry tells us exactly where the damage starts and why.”Wh...










