Broadcaster Ji Seok-jin was shocked by the condition of his cartilage.
In the 8th episode of Channel A's 'Star Health Ranking Number One' aired on the evening of the 30th, the theme was 'Degenerative Arthritis, Control the Pain! Protect the Cartilage!' which deeply analyzed the knee health of stars and revealed the ranking of the risk of accelerated arthritis. The ranking was based not only on the presence of simple arthritis but also on how quickly it could worsen if left untreated.
Orthopedic specialist Min Kyung-jun stated, "Among the five participants, two showed signs of degenerative arthritis," adding, "There are individuals whose cartilage damage has progressed to the point where immediate treatment is necessary."
As everyone's attention was focused, the individual with the highest risk of accelerated arthritis was Lee Kyung-sil. Test results showed that the cartilage of the inner femur had thinned by 12mm, there was fluid accumulation in the knee, and the inflammation levels in the body were also measured to be high, indicating that her knee health had already reached a serious stage.
Particularly, the decrease in female hormones due to menopause was identified as a decisive factor, leading Lee Kyung-sil to express her frustration, saying, "It's annoying that female hormones decrease as you age, but does that mean my joints are also deteriorating?"
Following this, the second place was Ji Seok-jin. His cartilage was worn down to the point of exposing the bone, and he was diagnosed with stage 2 degenerative arthritis. Shocked, Ji Seok-jin was momentarily speechless and then told specialist Min Kyung-jun, "Let's go to the hospital together after the recording."
In third place was announcer Jang Sae-byeol. Jang Sae-byeol had a very high knee pain index of 61 points, with the cause being chondromalacia. The cartilage was softening and losing function, and it was noted that the cartilage of the femur was also thinning, which could accelerate future damage.
Fourth place went to Han Da-gam. Although her muscle mass was standard, partial thinning of the femoral cartilage was confirmed. Specialist Min Kyung-jun advised, "Cartilage aging begins in earnest from the 40s, so one should not be complacent," urging attention to joint health management.
