WOMBAT Description The wombat is a marsupial. It has a pouch which faces backward so no dirt gets in when it is burrowing. Wombats are closely related to the koala.There are three types of wombats, the Common Wombat, the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat and the extremely rare Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat.OMBAT Description The wombat is a marsupial. It has a pouch which faces backward so no dirt gets in when it is burrowing. Wombats are closely related to the koala.
Osteoarthritis of the knee is very common. This is probably because your knee has to take extreme stresses, twists and turns. Osteoarthritis can affect the main surfaces of your knee joint and also the cartilage underneath your kneecap (patella).1  Youâre most likely to feel pain at the front and sides of your knee.steoarthritis of the knee is very common. This is probably because your knee has to take extreme stresses, twists and turns. Osteoarthritis can affect the main surfaces of your knee joint and also the cartilage underneath your kneecap (patella). 1  Youâre most likely to feel pain at the front and sides of your knee.
The most common type of arthritis of the knee is osteoarthritis. In this disease, the cartilage in the knee gradually wears away. Treatments for osteoarthritis are: 1  Medicines to reduce pain, such as aspirin and acetaminophen.ome cartilage may break off and cause sharp pain, weakness, and locking of the joint. A person with this condition may develop osteoarthritis. Surgery is the main treatment. 1  If cartilage fragments have not broken loose, a surgeon may pin or screw them in place.