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You mean torsion and compression at the same time? Because compression on its own doesn't ruin joints afaik (it was long claimed it did).
by cinntaile 4y ago
You mean torsion and compression at the same time? Because compression on its own doesn't ruin joints afaik (it was long claimed it did).
- hef19898 4y agoBoth at the same time, long term compression wears down the nodules (the stuff covering the bones to prevent bone on bone contact in joints) so. Source: My Orthodontist after looking at my right knee (nodules) and left one (ligaments and torsion / compression at the same time) Edit: Orthopedist, not dentist! What was I thinking!
- jfk13 4y agoI'm curious why your orthodontist was looking at your knees in the first place...
- hef19898 4y agoBack when I had one of those -dontists, my knees were still good!
- clairity 4y ago> "the stuff covering the bones to prevent bone on bone contact in joints" that's a meniscus, and coats the articulating surfaces (called condyles). synovial fluid in the joint capsule acts as a lubricant for the menisci. a nodule is a lump.