Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee)
Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee) While age is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis of the knee, young people can get it too. For some individuals, it may be hereditary. For others, osteoarthritis of the knee can result from injury or infection or even from being overweight . Here are answers to your questions about knee osteoarthritis, including how it's treated and what you can do at home to ease the pain. What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear and tear arthritis, is a condition in which the natural cushioning between joints -- cartilage -- wears away. When this happens, the bones of the joints rub more closely against one another with less of the shock-absorbing benefits of cartilage. The rubbing results in pain , swelling, stiffness, decreased ability to move and, sometimes, the formation of bone spurs . Who Gets Osteoarthritis of the Knee? Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. While i...

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