{"id":5570,"date":"2020-01-23T11:48:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T10:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.permedica.it\/knee\/knee-joint-pathologies\/"},"modified":"2022-04-10T18:39:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T16:39:41","slug":"knee-joint-pathologies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.permedica.it\/en\/patients\/knee\/knee-joint-pathologies\/","title":{"rendered":"KNEE JOINT PATHOLOGIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:60px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:45%;--awb-padding-right:11%;--awb-padding-bottom:45%;--awb-padding-left:11%;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/www.permedica.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patologia_del_ginocchio_int.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-position:right top;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.permedica.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Patologia_del_ginocchio_int.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility\" aria-label=\"senior man suffering from knee ache at home\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27671%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20671%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27671%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:11%;--awb-padding-right:11%;--awb-padding-bottom:11%;--awb-padding-left:11%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ed1c24;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">KNEE JOINT PATHOLOGIES<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 2;\">The bone surfaces of our skeleton interface with each other through the <strong>joints.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe joints can be of different types depending on the relative movement between the bones that compose them: <strong>in some cases they connect two or more bones with extreme mobility, such as the hip, the knee, the shoulder;<\/strong> in other cases they joins together bones with limited mobility, such as the bones of the spine; in other cases they join absolutely immobile bones, such as those of the skull.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:11%;--awb-padding-left:11%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 2;\">The joints, especially those subject to load and more involved in the movement, can be afflicted by pathologies that can lead to the need for joint replacement surgery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 2;\"><strong>These pathologies are multiple, they can be of different nature<\/strong> (degenerative, traumatic, congenital) <strong>and highly disabling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:11%;--awb-padding-bottom:11%;--awb-padding-left:11%;--awb-bg-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.05);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(0,0,0,0.05);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-width:23.8px;--awb-icon-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-margin:9.8px;--awb-content-margin:33.6px;--awb-circlecolor:#ed1c24;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:12.32px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-link fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<a class=\"fusion-one-page-text-link\" href=\"#artrosi\">OSTEOARTHRITIS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-link fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<a class=\"fusion-one-page-text-link\" href=\"#artrite\">RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-link fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<a class=\"fusion-one-page-text-link\" href=\"#osteoporosi\">OSTEOPOROSIS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-link fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<a class=\"fusion-one-page-text-link\" href=\"#ginocchio_varo\">VARUS\/VALGUS KNEE<\/a>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"artrosi\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;max-width:75%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ed1c24;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">OSTEOARTHRITIS<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Osteoarthritis is a <strong>degenerative pathological process of the articular surfaces<\/strong> that involves the entire joint (bone, cartilage, joint capsule).<\/p>\n<p>It is a very common condition that usually occurs between the ages of 50 and 60, but can also occur at a younger age. It is classified as <strong>&#8220;primary&#8221; osteoarthritis when the origin is not known,<\/strong> or as <strong>&#8220;secondary&#8221; when it arises as a result of inflammatory processes<\/strong> (arthritis), endocrine (diabetes or gout), congenital (dysplasia) or traumatic, which alter morphology and joint function.<\/p>\n<p>The arthritic pathology <strong>manifests itself with the wear and the gradual reabsorption of the articular cartilage,<\/strong> thinning of the articular space, anomalous production of bone (osteophytes), deformation of the articular edges, thickening of the capsule with formation of calcifications, resulting in <strong>acute pain and severe limitation in the movement.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe diagnosis is easily recognizable based on the symptoms and a simple radiographic examination. Therapy is planned based on the stage of progress.<br \/>\nThe <strong>most affected joints are those of the hip<\/strong> (coxarthrosis), of <strong>the knee<\/strong> (gonarthrosis) and <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>the shoulder<\/strong> (omarthrosis).<br \/>\nThe most effective therapy for the treatment of osteoarthrosis is surgery, with the prosthetic replacement of the articular edges involved. Pharmacological therapies, physiotherapy treatments, cortisone infiltrations or anything else can temporarily relieve pain but do not constitute a definitive solution.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.permedica.it\/en\/patient-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The information reported is for general informative purpose only and is not intended to replace the expert guidance and the consultation of healthcare professionals.<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-fa-align-center\"><a class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon icon-circle-up circle-no fusion-link\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:rgba(0,0,0,0.1);--awb-iconcolor-hover:#ed1c24;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-margin-top:25px;\" href=\"#top\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Link to #top\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;max-width:75%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"artrite\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;max-width:75%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ed1c24;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Rheumatoid arthritis is a <strong>chronic and progressive inflammatory polyarthritis with autoimmune pathogenesis<\/strong> of the synovial joints.<\/p>\n<p>It differs from arthritis because it initially affects the synovial membrane and not the cartilage, it affects with less frequency and at a more youthful age compared to osteoarthritis. Women are more affected (3: 1 ratio). It affects 1-2% of the population and the number of cases increases with age, in fact 5% of women over 55 are affected. <strong>Onset is mainly observed at the end of adolescence or between the 4th and 5th decade of life;<\/strong> a second peak is observed between 60 and 70 years.<\/p>\n<p>An early variant of RA consists of rheumatoid arthritis of childhood.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.permedica.it\/en\/patient-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The information reported is for general informative purpose only and is not intended to replace the expert guidance and the consultation of healthcare professionals.<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-fa-align-center\"><a class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon icon-circle-up circle-no fusion-link\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:rgba(0,0,0,0.1);--awb-iconcolor-hover:#ed1c24;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-margin-top:25px;\" href=\"#top\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Link to #top\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;max-width:75%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"osteoporosi\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;max-width:75%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ed1c24;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">OSTEOPOROSIS<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Osteoporosis is a<strong> systemic and metabolic disease of the skeletal system,<\/strong> which occurs in the elderly and <strong>with greater incidence in women.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The result is an <strong>increase in the fragility of bones that are more easily subject to fractures.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.permedica.it\/en\/patient-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The information reported is for general informative purpose only and is not intended to replace the expert guidance and the consultation of healthcare professionals.<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-fa-align-center\"><a class=\"fb-icon-element-3 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon icon-circle-up circle-no fusion-link\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:rgba(0,0,0,0.1);--awb-iconcolor-hover:#ed1c24;--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-margin-top:25px;\" href=\"#top\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Link to #top\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;max-width:75%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"ginocchio_varo\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;max-width:75%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ed1c24;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">VARUS\/VALGUS KNEE<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>In a normal situation, <strong>the joints of the lower limb<\/strong> (hip, knee and ankle) <strong>appear to be aligned on a common axis called the mechanical axis<\/strong> or load axis.<\/p>\n<p>This axis in the tibia corresponds to the diaphyseal axis (anatomical axis) while in the femur the anatomical axis differs from the mechanical one, forming an angle of about 6 degrees (angle of physiological valgus).<\/p>\n<p><strong>If this alignment is modified there is a pathological situation with axial deviation,<\/strong> with consequent <strong>alteration of the articular biomechanics which over time leads to wear of the cartilage<\/strong> of the areas subjected to load 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