What is knee pain
SYMPTOMS & DIAGNOSIS
You may find that there is something in particular that aggravates your symptoms, or you may feel there is no pattern at all.
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain in the over fifties age group, affecting approximately sixteen million people worldwide.
Arthritis is commonly known as “wear and tear” and is caused by thinning and inflammation of the cartilage lining the knee joint and the associated bony spurs that develop around it, making the knee stiff and sore.
Here we will look at how the most common symptoms of knee arthritis and how the disease is diagnosed. To find out more about what arthritis is, what causes it and the best treatment option, visit the knee arthritis guide.
COMMON KNEE ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS

KNEE PAIN
The knee is often sore when you touch it. Pain levels tend to fluctuate. People often describe arthritis pain as being like a nagging toothache. There are a number of things you can do to reduce the pain – visit the arthritis treatment section to find out more.
STIFFNESS


STIFFNESS

SWELLING

WEAKNESS & INSTABILITY
A vicious cycle often exists with knee arthritis where due to pain, we move around less so the muscles get weak and the joint stiffens. Then it hurts more so we do even less and the muscles get weaker still.
Strengthening exercises for the knee muscles can help to reduce this and are one of the most effective treatments for knee arthritis.
WEAKNESS & INSTABILITY
A vicious cycle often exists with knee arthritis where due to pain, we move around less so the muscles get weak and the joint stiffens. Then it hurts more so we do even less and the muscles get weaker still.
Strengthening exercises for the knee muscles can help to reduce this and are one of the most effective treatments for knee arthritis.


FLUCTUATING SYMPTOMS
Knee arthritis symptoms are often worse during

Bad weather
the thinking behind this is that the change in air pressure affects the pressure in our joints

When we are stressed/anxious/tired
During these times chemicals are released in our body that make us feel pain more

When we are unwell
inflammatory chemicals are often released into our system when we are ill, increasing arthritis knee pain

Bad weather
the thinking behind this is that the change in air pressure affects the pressure in our joints

When we are stressed/anxious/tired
During these times chemicals are released in our body that make us feel pain more

When we are unwell
inflammatory chemicals are often released into our system when we are ill, increasing arthritis knee pain
DIAGNOSING ARTHRITIS
However, it is important to know that what the x-ray shows often bears little correlation with what people feel. For more information about this, visit the arthritis stages section.

Your History
the information you give about your knee arthritis symptoms such as the location of the pain, activities that make it better or worse and what it feels like and

Physical Presentation
the movements, strength and shape of your knee


Physical Presentation
the movements, strength and shape of your knee

Your History
the information you give about your knee arthritis symptoms such as the location of the pain, activities that make it better or worse and what it feels like and

DIAGNOSING ARTHRITIS
However, it is important to know that what the x-ray shows often bears little correlation with what people feel. For more information about this, visit the arthritis stages section.

Your History
the information you give about your knee arthritis symptoms such as the location of the pain, activities that make it better or worse and what it feels like and

Physical Presentation
the movements, strength and shape of your knee
Treatment

Genicular Artery Embolization
Genicular Artery Embolization for knee Pain
What is the Non-Surgical Permanent Solution?

GAE ( Genicular Artery Embolization )

Benefits of GAE

Is it effective in all stages of osteoarthritis of knee joint?
Is it effective in all stages of osteoarthritis of knee joint?

Patient Reviews
FAQ
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The main difference between arthritis and osteoarthritis is that osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis. Arthritis is defined as swelling of the joints that causes pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that is caused by wear and tear. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis. Another common form of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis, which is a chronic inflammatory disorder where the immune system attacks the body’s tissue, joints, and sometimes even organs.
- Stage 1 (Minor) is when the joint shows minor wear and bone spur growth. At this stage, it is not common for patients to experience pain or discomfort.
- Stage 2 (Mild) is when the joint shows increase bone spur growth. At this stage, patients begin to develop joint pain symptoms.
- Stage 3 (Moderate) is when the joint shows obvious cartilage erosion. At this stage, there is inflammation that causes pain during use and stiffness after long periods of limited use.
- Stage 4 (Severe) is when the space of the joint between the bones is reduced, causing the cartilage to wear. This causes stiffness in the joint. There is a chronic inflammatory response to the breakdown of cartilage, causing greater pain during use.
There are many treatment options available, and asking your doctor is the best approach to determine which treatment option for osteoarthritis is right for you. Treatment options include physical activity, weight loss, OTC NSAID medications, injections, joint replacement, and minimally invasive procedures like Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE).