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Knee osteoarthritis is a painful condition that progressively worsens over time. Although there is no cure, if it is diagnosed early, you may be able to slow down the condition.
If you have chronic pain in your knee and want to know about available treatment options, contact one of our offices today at JIS Orthopedics. We have locations in New Albany and St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Our expert orthopedic specialists will educate you about the cause of your knee pain and provide a treatment plan that can help relieve pain. Give us a call or book your visit online now!
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that can affect the knee. Knee OA occurs over time as the cartilage in your knee joint wears down. As the joint lining wears down, the bones begin to rub against each other. This can also create painful bone spurs in the knee joint.
Knee OA most often occurs in people over 50 years of age; however, it can be seen in younger people too.
Knee OA will usually develop slowly, and joint pain worsens over time.
Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the joint cartilage in your knee joint wears down. This results in a narrowing of the joint space, causing more friction and pain. There are two types of cartilage in your knee joint, articular cartilage and meniscal cartilage.
Articular cartilage lines the ends of the bones in the joint and allows it to bend and move freely. Meniscal cartilage absorbs shock that goes through the knee. When the knee joint is subject to more movement and shock, the cartilage can wear at a faster rate.
There are several risk factors that will make you more likely to develop knee OA. These include:
The most common symptom of knee OA is knee pain that worsens with use. Other Knee OA symptoms may include the following:
The symptoms of osteoarthritis are similar to rheumatoid arthritis. However, rheumatoid arthritis can often be felt in other joints of the body at the same time. A medical examination will help with a proper diagnosis.
Your doctor may use the following diagnostic methods to determine whether you have knee osteoarthritis:
Knee osteoarthritis can be treated with non-surgical and surgical treatments. The treatment will depend on factors such as the severity of the damage and your age.
Initial treatment for Knee OA is nearly always non-surgical. Non-surgical treatments include the following:
Surgical treatment may be suggested if non-surgical treatments are no longer providing pain relief. Surgical treatments may include the following:
Your recovery will depend on the treatment you received for osteoarthritis.
Recovery will usually include a series of physical therapy sessions. The focus will be on strengthening the knee and restoring range of motion.
If you feel discomfort and pain in your knee and want to know about available treatment options, contact one of our offices today at JIS Orthopedics. We have locations in New Albany and St. Clairsville, OH.
We can arrange for an expert orthopedic specialist to provide a treatment plan that can help relieve arthritis pain. Give us a call or book your visit online today!
Medically reviewed by Dr. Alexander G. Athey
Arthritis of the knee can be very painful and debilitating, but with proper diagnosis and treatment, it can often be managed successfully. If you suspect knee joint arthritis, schedule an appointment with JIS Orthopedics today! We have offices located in New Albany and St. Clairsville.
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