Role of venous outflow disorders in knee osteoarthritis development (paper review)

The article deals with the problem of combined pathology - varicose veins of the lower limbs and osteoarthritis of the knee. A review of the modern Russian and foreign literature on the subject was conducted. The publications focus on the analysis of venous outflow disorders leading to the development of osteoarthritis of the knee. The studied and reviewed research papers also deal with the clinical picture of gonarthrosis aggravated by varicose disease. It is well-known that this condition enhances and modifies pain inherent to this disease.