Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Osteoarthritis.

If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: What Is Osteoarthritis?

Knee osteoarthritis risk factors include obesity, age over 45 years old, and prior knee injury. Although these traits increase the chance of developing knee arthritis, they are not causative.
An accurate diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis involves a comprehensive approach by a physician that includes an interview and physical exam as well as degeneration verified by diagnostic imaging.

Knee osteoarthritis symptoms can vary widely. Recognizing these symptoms early on can speed up treatment and prevent symptoms from getting worse.

Many known factors contribute to the development of osteoarthritis. Learn how factors such as age, genetics, and even past surgeries may increase the risk of developing arthritic joint pain.
Getting a diagnosis for osteoarthritis begins with a patient interview and exam and may include lab tests and/or medical imaging. Learn what tests may be used to diagnose arthritis.
Osteoarthritis can cause a wide array of symptoms, ranging from stiff and aching joints to bone spurs and a loss of range of motion.

There are many osteoarthritis treatments available today. Certain arthritis treatments, such as physical therapy, are considered standard, while others are less common and possibly controversial.

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