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Knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis: Introduction

Knee osteoarthritis: A form of arthritis where the cartilage which cushions the bones in the knee joint as they move against each other, becomes progressively degraded and damaged. This causes problems such as pain, stiffness and impaired movement. Pain is not present in all cases however, with some patients imply suffering joint stiffness. Primary osteoarthritis occurs as the person ages but results from repetitive use and/or high mechanical stress on the joint. It is not a direct result of the aging process. Secondary osteoarthritis is the result of such things as injury to the joint, joint infection, obesity, ligament damage, joint overuse, hormonal problems, pregnancy and various other conditions. Family history seem to play a factor in developing the condition. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Knee osteoarthritis is available below.

Symptoms of Knee osteoarthritis

• Joint pain
• Joint stiffness
• Joint tenderness
• Joint inflammation
• Creaky joint
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 16 symptoms of Knee osteoarthritis

Disease Topics Related To Knee osteoarthritis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Knee osteoarthritis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Knee osteoarthritis?

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Knee osteoarthritis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Knee osteoarthritis

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Knee osteoarthritis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Bone, Joint and Orthopedic Specialists:
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  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
  • Rheumatology (Joint Health)
  • Pediatric Rheumatology (Child Joint Health)
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Causes of Knee osteoarthritis

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Treatments for Knee osteoarthritis

• The damage is irreversible and treatment is aimed managing the pain, maintaining mobility of the joint and slowing the progression of the condition. Painkillers, anti-inflammatories, exercise and reducing stress on the joint may help alleviate symptoms. Studies have shown no conclusive benefits of supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin but some people may find they help. Joint replacement surgery may be required in severe cases that involve joints such as the hip or knee
• more treatments...»

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News Archives for Knee osteoarthritis

Medical news articles related to Knee osteoarthritis include:

• Prescription Chondroitin May Help Knee Osteoarthritis
• Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
• Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
• Cane Use May Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
• Gender Bias at Play in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
• Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Knee osteoarthritis

Medical research articles related to Knee osteoarthritis include:

• Is obesity a risk factor for progressive radiographic knee osteoarthritis?.
• No difference between home-based strength training and home-based balance training on pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised trial
• Arthroscopic debridement for knee osteoarthritis
• OARSI recommendations for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis Part II - OARSI evidence-based expert consensus guidelines
• Investigation of clinical effects of high- and low-resistance training for patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial
• Does knee malalignment mediate the effects of quadriceps strengthening on knee adduction moment, pain, and function in medial knee osteoarthritis? A randomized controlled trial
• more research...»

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Videos for Knee osteoarthritis

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Prognosis for Knee osteoarthritis

Prognosis for Knee osteoarthritis: Varies considerable - some cases progress intermittently whereas others stabilize for long periods of time.

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Reseach about Knee osteoarthritis

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Clinical Trials for Knee osteoarthritis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Knee osteoarthritis include:

• Hyaluronan Versus NaCl 20 Ml Versus Placebo in Knee Osteoarthritis - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Injection of Hyaluronan or Saline
• Comparing Clinical Outcome of 2 Different Total Knee Prostheses: Nexgen LPS-Flex Versus AGC - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• An Effectiveness and Safety Study of Ketoprofen in Transfersome in Comparison to Oral Celecoxib and Placebo for the Treatment of Pain Associated With Osteoarthritis of the Knee - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Ketoprofen in Transfersome
• Proximal Tibial Open Wedge Osteotomy. A Clinical Prospective, Randomized RSA-Trial. - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Low Level Light Device in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

See full list of 73 Clinical Trials for Knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis: Broader Related Topics

• Osteoarthritis
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