With the change of work and lifestyle, osteoarthritis of the knee is getting younger with the diversification of work and lifestyle. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee should start at a young age. So, what can we do to prevent and treat it? First, let’s understand the factors that influence the development of osteoarthritis of the knee. The 2010 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoarthritis tell us that the occurrence of osteoarthritis of the knee, in young people, is mostly related to obesity, inflammation, trauma, joint overuse, metabolic disorders and genetics. Of course, once we understand these factors that influence the occurrence of osteoarthritis of the knee, it is not difficult to know the prevention and treatment measures. Now we summarize and tell you: 1. Give the knee joint a “load off”. The knee joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in the body, and obesity will increase its burden, increase cartilage wear and tear, and accelerate joint degeneration. Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight is a prerequisite for keeping the knee joint healthy. At the same time, for patients with knee pain, we can also crutches to achieve the purpose of the knee joint “load reduction”. 2, for the knee joint “warm”. Cold is a common cause of soft tissue inflammation in and around the knee joint, and is also the main cause of joint pain in young people who “don’t want temperature, just wind”. Therefore, attention to warmth and cold is a must for young people to have healthy knee joints, and is a “good medicine” for older people to slow down the onset of knee pain. 3, reasonable use of the knee joint. The knee joint is a weight-bearing joint, but also a joint with a motor function. In daily life, one should try to walk on flat ground, less climbing or not climbing, less stairs, more elevators; two, pay attention to walking posture, try to wear soft-soled shoes, avoid wearing high-heeled shoes. At work, avoid prolonged squatting, long standing. During travel, avoid long distance walking. In sports, avoid strenuous over-exercise, such as soccer, basketball, etc., to prevent joint strain, trauma, and accelerate joint degeneration. 4, for the knee joint “charge”. You should eat foods that contain more protein, calcium and collagen, such as milk, dairy products, black fungus, fish and shrimp, and cow’s trotters, to provide nutrients for the health of the knee joint. The knee joint, in addition to its bony structure, needs to focus on the stability of its peri-knee muscles and ligaments. Proper functional exercise, such as swimming and walking, can enhance the tension of ligaments and muscles, increase the stability of the knee joint and reduce the incidence of arthritis. 5. Early diagnosis and treatment. In the early stages of osteoarthritis of the knee, the treatment is considerable and can often be controlled by simple treatment. However, it is often neglected by patients, thus delaying the condition and losing the best treatment opportunity. We hope that the above measures will protect the health of your knee joint!