What is Osteoarthritis of the knee?
- Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most common manifestations of OA.
- Approximately 27 million people in the U.S. have OA
- Every year, Americans spend ~$7.9 billion dollars on knee / hip replacements
Symptoms
- Especially in the knee, OA can cause:
- Stiffness - Pain
- "Locking up" of the knee
- Grating / Catching of the joint during movement
Risk Factors
| - Age | - Gender |
| - Bone deformities | - Joint injuries |
| - Obesity | - Repetitive-stress jobs |
| - Diabetes | - Underactive thyroid |
| - Gout | - Paget's disease |
Causes
- The specific causes for OA are unknown
- It's thought that OA is caused by both mechanical and molecular events in each joint that's affected
Treatment
- Joint replacement surgery
- Cartilage
- grafting surgery
- Exercise
- Weight loss
-Anti-inflammatory medications
- Glucosamine & Chondroitin
- Corticosteroid injections
Resources
- While there are no support groups in the Kenosha or Gurnee areas, the Center for Disease Control has some really in-depth support material. In addition, the Arthritis Foundation has several online support groups as well as information regarding coping with arthritis
* CIS does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The content is for informational purposes only.
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