Knee pain in your 30s? New study links rising BMI to why a condition once tied to old age is now affecting young adults

A recent study from the University of Oulu indicates that knee joint deterioration can begin silently in early adulthood, even without pain. MRI scans of asymptomatic individuals revealed frequent subtle knee findings, particularly in the patellofemoral joint. Higher BMI was strongly associated with these findings, suggesting a potential risk factor for early cartilage damage.