What is knee arthritis?

Damage to cartilage: Arthritis by definition is damage to the cartilage that coats the end of bones in a joint. As this damage gets more severe, it leads to inflammation, pain, swelling and even progressive deformities. A variety of treatments are available depending on the stage of progresion of the arthritis.

Damaged joint: Cartilage is needed for normal joint motion. Damage to cartilage may lead to crepitation, pain and a limitation of motion of the affected joint.

Many things!: First is it an inflammatory or degenerative problem, or both. Are mechanical factors present: patellar mistracking , knoch knees (genu valgus), hypermobility. There are to many directions to give you a good answer!

Have it evaluated.: Seek professional assistance. After a careful examination, conservative and surgical options will be discussed.