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Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue.
With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall BMI (body mass index), more younger individuals in their 30s and 40s are having knee problems – and some are even seeking out surgery .
Between 2000 and 2017, there was a 240% increase in inpatient knee replacements for patients between 45 and 64 years old, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
AGING HITS A DRAMATIC TURNING POINT AT ONE SPECIFIC NUMBER, SCIENTISTS DISCOVER
A recent study published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage found that early structural changes in the knees are common by age 30. This often oc