SBS's 'Three Views' sheds light on the seriousness of degenerative arthritis, which threatens even the younger generation, while uncovering the surprising secrets hidden within the joints of sturgeon.

In the broadcast on Sunday, the 24th, the program delves into the topic of 'joints', which cannot be restored once worn out. As of 2023, the number of degenerative arthritis patients has surpassed 4.3 million, revealing its severity. Although commonly known as a disease of the elderly, an analysis of patients who visited orthopedic departments over 10 years from 2014 revealed a surge in degenerative arthritis patients aged 20-40, signaling a red flag for the joint health of the younger generation. Kim Suk-hoon, who married in 2019 and has two children, confessed that he 'visited the orthopedic department the most among hospitals,' igniting his passion for joint health.

SBS docent Lee Chang-yong opened the discussion with a monster story related to the Heilongjiang River in China. This massive creature, measuring 5 meters long and weighing over 1 ton, is the 'Huang Yu (鰉魚)', which legend has it was named by Emperor Qianlong, the sixth emperor of the Qing Dynasty of China. It was recorded as 'Geumrinsa' in Korea's 'Jasaneobo' and as 'Royal Fish' in Britain, receiving great respect worldwide. Furthermore, the Huang Yu is the sturgeon, the source of 'caviar,' one of the world's top three delicacies. Park Sung-gyu, Korea's No. 421 certified master craftsman of leather, presented 'Sai-in Geom' made using sturgeon, astonishing the cast. The Chilpi technique is a method of adding lacquer to leather to give it vitality. Sai-in Geom is a royal personal defensive sword, which also recently appeared as a weapon in the Netflix animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.'

Science writer Kwak Jae-sik will offer a scientific perspective on the cartilage of the sturgeon, a 'living fossil' that has survived for 170 million years. The amazing secret hidden within the cartilage of the sturgeon, which maintains its strong joints for over 150 years, will be revealed. Dr. Kim Bo-min, a family medicine specialist who has given birth three times, surprised everyone by stating that 'the pain index of late-stage degenerative arthritis is higher than that of labor pain.' According to a 2019 study, labor pain scored 8.53 out of 10, gout scored 9, while the pain index of degenerative arthritis reached 9.1, suggesting unimaginable suffering.

Orthopedic specialist Park Jung-kwan explained the cause of the 'popping' sound from joints, revealing the interesting fact that the cause is the 'synovial fluid,' which acts as a lubricant in the joints. The audience's curiosity about the source of the sound will be satisfied with a medical explanation. 'Three Views' is a health entertainment program that explores one health topic from various perspectives such as history, science, and medicine. Captivating viewers' curiosity and attention with each episode, it is opening new horizons in health entertainment. The tenth episode of 'Three Views' will be broadcast on Sunday, the 24th, at 8:35 AM.