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.
Although OA occurs in people of all ages, osteoarthritis is most common in people older than 65. Common risk factors include increasing age, obesity, previous joint injury, overuse of the joint, weak thigh muscles, and genes.1  One in two adults will develop symptoms of knee OA during their lives.lthough OA occurs in people of all ages, osteoarthritis is most common in people older than 65. Common risk factors include increasing age, obesity, previous joint injury, overuse of the joint, weak thigh muscles, and genes. 1  One in two adults will develop symptoms of knee OA during their lives.