Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Knee Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes pain, swelling and reduced motion in your kneejoints. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness.

A variety of causes may lead to loss of cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage absorbs the shock of movement. When you lose cartilage, your bones rub together. This kind of rubbing can permanently damage the joint.

Factors that may cause osteoarthritis include:

• being overweight
• getting older
• injuring a joint
• loss of strength in muscles supporting joints

Therapies that manage osteoarthritis pain and improve function include exercise, weight control, rest, pain relief, alternative therapies and surgery.