Preventing Osteoarthritis

Knee injuries can be not only painful but disabling. Treatment, surgery, medication and therapy may prevent someone from working for a long period of time or altogether. Long-term disability benefits can help during recovery.

Younger athletes and others who injure their knees are at risk of developing osteoarthritis when they suffer an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Surgery can help to repair an ACL; however it may not stop degenerative joint diseases, like osteoarthritis, from developing.

When this type of injury occurs, the fluid in the knee's joint, which lubricates cartilage, can begin to deteriorate. Researchers have discovered that knee lubrication may help to prevent osteoarthritis from developing.

The study on knee injuries showed that deterioration of cartilage could be slowed and that secreting a molecule called lubricin could help the joint to restore back to normal activity. This would be a much better alternative than receiving injections in the knee. Researchers will continue to investigate how lubricin can be used to further healing.

If you are suffering from a knee injury, osteoarthritis or any other type of severe mental or physical disability, you should contact a long-term disability lawyer. They can help you determine if you are eligible for long-term disability benefits.

The long-term disability attorneys at the Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg have experience with cross examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case. Call us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.