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Arthritis and Diseases that Affect the Knee

Virtually any form of arthritis can affect the knee, and cause pain and swelling. These include:

Osteoarthritis. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones where they meet to form joints. The breakdown of cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint. The knee is one of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis.

Read about osteoarthritis treatment, pain management and more.

Experts answer your questions about osteoarthritis.

Learn how being overweight can increase your risk of osteoarthritis.

Read how researchers use X-rays to predict the development of knee osteoarthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints which occurs when body’s immune system – which normally protects us from infection – mistakenly attacks the synovium, the thin membrane that lines the joints. The result can be joint damage, pain, swelling, inflammation, loss of function and disability. In addition to the knees, rheumatoid arthritis, commonly affects the hands, wrists, feet, elbows and ankles.

Learn more about rheumatoid arthritis, including treatment, pain issues and how staying active helps.

Read about rheumatoid arthritis news and research.

Juvenile arthritis. Juvenile arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis when it begins at age 16 or before. There are several different types of juvenile arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Many can cause pain and swelling of the knee.

Learn more about the types of juvenile arthritis.

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29 Mar 2012, 23:49

I am really happy to glance at this website posts which includes lots
of helpful facts, thanks for providing these kinds of information.

julie b

12 Mar 2012, 07:37

im getting alot of pain in my rt knee also i have pain stiffness and some swelling of both ankles is this rheumatiod arthritis and my fingers are curling side ways why is this ?? can someone help ?

Michelle Westermeyer

20 Sep 2011, 11:54

I had a torn Meniscus and had surgery on June 1, 2011. Ever since then I have had knee pain. The more I walk the more it hurts and now my other knee is hurting. I can no longer squat because it hurts both of my knees so much. I am wondering if what I have is arthritis or what. A friend of mine had the same thing and she ended up having to have both knees replaced. My surgeon told me that I have a damaged ACL, but that he doesn't recommend surgery on someone over 50 years of age. What am I suppose to do??????

Ruth

30 Aug 2011, 13:27

Had MRI, shows arthritis dr said. Pain comes and goes, I can be completely still and all of a sudden feels like someone is putting a hot sharp pick in my knee and twisting it. Then other times no pain at all. I have not found much relief with OTC pain meds. I do feel better when I walk about, I have wondered if my back has something to do with the pain. It sometimes goes down my chin below knee in dull pain. I know that a "tens" unit does not work, it just made it more painful. Why do I have pain with not moving, just lying in bed or sitting in a chair?

Wendy Randall

21 Aug 2011, 13:09

Iam 55yrs old and work as a L/D nurse which means moving and handling of patients.3years ago i had a left hip replacement and was told at the time i had wear and tear osteoarthrites in my right knee.Just lately i have a burning,locking on the odd occasion.grinding and clicking pain.i am 3stone over weight which i am dieting,is there any medication,exercise i can do to help this pain please.Idont really want surgery not yet.thankyou for your help.

swissianzutter

12 Jan 2011, 23:25

hi my name kay my boyfriend name robert johnson he has right leg burning pain he been burningabout 8month how can he take the burning pain he getting tried of it whatkind of medication he can take for the burning pain i want to know can u email me back so can tell him what kind of medication he can take i want to know so i can let him know thank you he been in pain for 8m0nth the docter said nothing wrong withhim i know something is wrong with his leg every time he walk he said has that burning pain please e mail me back im worry about him and his leg thank u let me know please i love him very much i care about him

Susan Mercurio

29 Oct 2010, 21:30

Went to the doctor in July for a knee issue.
They took xrays and determined that my knee cap was out of line. They pretty much didn't do anything more. I now have an issue with both knees. I take naproxin for pain and wear supports when I go to work, I have to climb alot of stairs. If I have to get up from a sitting position or climb stairs I am in pain. I am in fear that some day that I will sit on a toilet and not be able to get up. I am 56 years old and am probably about 50 lbs overweight, I know that this is an issue in it's self. I'm working on that. Any suggestions?

Sherman Feller

23 Aug 2010, 13:16

No one ever talks about preventative measures to minimize the development of osteoarthritis, or is it inevitable with age?

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