What is a Osteoarthritis of the Knee?

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of knee pain in the aging population. The knee joint is covered in articular cartilage, which is responsible for shock absorption, joint lubrication and reducing friction between bones. Osteoarthritis is a “wear-and-tear” injury to the cartilage that occurs over time. It can be very painful and may result in joint swelling.

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Symptoms of a Osteoarthritis of the Knee?

  • Inflammation
  • Knee Stiffness
  • Burning Pain
  • Pain during Sleep
  • Localized Swelling or Warmth during Weather Changes
  • Pain Aggravated by Motion
  • Loss of Flexibility
  • Crunching Sound or Feeling
  • Pinching, Tingling, or Numbness

Causes of Osteoarthritis of the Knee?

  • The most common cause of osteoarthritis of the knee is slow deterioration of the cartilage surrounding the knee due to age.  However, osteoarthritis can be found in younger patients resulting from overuse or overly repetitive movement.  For others, osteoarthritis may be hereditary or can result from injury, infection or weight bearing stress on the joint.  

Osteoarthritis Knee Solutions in NJ

Here at Performance Rehabilitation, we have many options to treat your osteoarthritis of the knee, including non-surgical and surgical.

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