About Knee Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee, or degenerative joint disease, is an arthritic condition in which the protective covering (articular cartilage) that covers the ends of the bones on the tibia, femur, and/or patella has begun to erode and become soft and frayed. As the cartilage deteriorates, the bones begin to rub together causing pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to tolerate various activities.
Osteoarthritis of the knee, or degenerative joint disease, is an arthritic condition in which the protective covering (articular cartilage) that covers the ends of the bones on the tibia, femur, and/or patella has begun to erode and become soft and frayed. As the cartilage deteriorates, the bones begin to rub together causing pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to tolerate various activities.
Causes of Knee Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of knee arthritis and is caused by wear and tear on a joint. As the cartilage in the joint breaks away and tears down, the bones rub together. Other causes that may lead to osteoarthrits include being overweight, fractures or other joint injuries, or long-term overuse at work or in sports.
Symptoms of Knee Arthritis
Pain and stiffness are the most common symptoms with pain often being worse after exercise or when placing pressure on the joint. Stiffness can occur in the morning or after decreased activity.
Pain and stiffness are the most common symptoms with pain often being worse after exercise or when placing pressure on the joint. Stiffness can occur in the morning or after decreased activity.
Diagnosis of Knee Arthritis
Osteoarthritis can be diagnosed during a physical exam and confirmed with an x-ray and MRI.
Treatment for Knee Arthritis
Nonsurgical Treatment
Surgical Treatment
The Biologic Knee ReplacementSM Program is our surgical approach to treating injuries, from trauma to arthritis, and is designed to help people delay, or even avoid, artificial knee replacement. The BKRSM Program is a scientifically-proven collection of our out-patient surgical techniques and procedures and consists of any combination of meniscus transplantation, articular cartilage paste grafting, and ligament replacement as explained in further detail below. Being "bone-on-bone" does not always mean the joint needs to be artificially replaced; often the "bone-on-bone" is isolated to a portion of the knee joint and this can be repaired using the Biologic Knee ReplacementSM Program. Learn more by clicking here.
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The Biologic Knee ReplacementSM Program is our surgical approach to treating injuries, from trauma to arthritis, and is designed to help people delay, or even avoid, artificial knee replacement. The BKRSM Program is a scientifically-proven collection of our out-patient surgical techniques and procedures and consists of any combination of meniscus transplantation, articular cartilage paste grafting, and ligament replacement as explained in further detail below. Being "bone-on-bone" does not always mean the joint needs to be artificially replaced; often the "bone-on-bone" is isolated to a portion of the knee joint and this can be repaired using the Biologic Knee ReplacementSM Program. Learn more by clicking here.
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