What is Knee Osteoarthritis?Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, and is often called wear-and-tear arthritis. It is a natural part of aging, and occurs when the cartilage that cushions the knee erodes. As Osteoarthritis affects the knee, the cartilage thins and the space between the bones narrows. The surrounding bones react by becoming thicker. This loss of cartilage and resulting changes in anatomy causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. Arthritis means "Joint Inflammation". The less cushion you have, the more knee pain you will usually experience. OA is a chronic disease that most likely will get worse over time. There is no cure. |
How Can Heritage Help?This web page is intended to help provide knee pain relief; for you, or a friend, or a loved one. Know that conservative treatments exist for arthritis and joint pain. Orthopedic knee surgery is not the only treatment for arthritis. Neither are drugs, or corticosteroids, or injections. Knee braces, knee exercises, weight loss, and stretching all help decrease pain and increase function in arthritic joints. Please look around, click on links, and learn how to control knee pain, and joint pain. Knee surgery should be a last resort. |
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