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Sports-related knee injuries

Arthritis & Your Knee

How does arthritis affect your knee?

 

Arthritis is the leading cause of knee pain. Here we will discuss the effects of arthritis on your knees. How it occurs. How it might be prevented. The symptoms and how they may be treated. Historically, arthritis has been one of the most prevalent factors in hindering the way the knee is supposed to function. More times than not, arthritis is a result of degeneration of the cartilage in the knee. It happens slowly, over time and the pain associated with it develops just as gradually. Normally, the knee joint will become swollen, sore and stiff and over time can lose its full range of motion.

 

In this section

  • Sports-related Knee Injuries - Learn more about sports-related injuries of the knee joint including meniscal tear, anterior and posterior cruciate ligament tears and articular cartilage injuries.

  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee - Explore osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis and a progressive, degenerative disease that most often occurs in middle-aged and older adults.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Knee - Explore rheumatoid arthritis, causes, symptoms and information on non-surgical and surgical treatment options.

  • Post-traumatic Arthritis of the Knee - Learn more about post-traumatic arthritis caused from knee injury to pain symptoms, knee swelling and joint stiffness.