The knee is a pivotal hinge joint comprised of three bones: the femur, the tibia, and the patella (commonly known as the knee cap). In a healthy joint, cartilage lays between the tibia and femur, facilitating smooth and pain-free joint movement.

Arthritis occurs as the cartilage wears down, resulting in bone-on-bone contact which can cause pain, discomfort, and stiffness. Several factors may contribute to cartilage loss:


• Wear-and-tear from use
• Genetics
• Obesity
• Injury or trauma





Patients suffering from arthritis of the knee have several treatment options.
Conservative, non-surgical measures include:

• Cortisone injections
• The use of pain relievers
• Weight-loss
• Exercise

When these non-surgical methods no longer provide relief, patients may consider joint replacement surgery.

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