Knee Joint Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), often referred to as ‘wear-and-tear’ or ‘degenerative joint disease’, is a condition in which the surfaces within your joints become damaged so the joint doesn’t move as smoothly as it should. As the cartilage degenerates, the space between the joint narrows and the bones begin grinding against each other. Osteophytes (bony spurs) may form which can then create more friction in the joint.

Symptoms of knee joint osteoarthritis

• Pain. Often described as a deep dull ache which is hard to locate. It tends to affect walking, kneeling and certain exercises.
• Stiffness. Sometimes, you may feel stiffness in the knee at certain times, often in the morning or after a period of rest.
• Creaking or grinding sensation when the joint moves.
• Swelling. You may notice hard swelling (caused by osteophytes) or soft swelling (caused by extra fluid in the joint).

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