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Arthritis of the KneeCauses and SymptomsSingle-joint arthritis
There may be a history of trauma, with resulting injury to the affected joint with possible misalignment and actual damage of the joint. The joint becomes inflamed with accompanying pain, stiffness, redness and swelling. Osteoarthritis Hereditary genes can cause a person to be predisposed to develop what is called Osteoarthritis, which is a disease of the cartilage involving the body’s joints. Little is understood about its etiology, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own joints. It is most common in the elderly and is the single most cause of disability. Symptoms of the disease involving the knee joint include:
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Other symptoms of this disease may include:
A physician can evaluate a patient's symptoms and make a diagnosis.. Further diagnostic measures may include X-ray and/or an MRI procedure.
TreatmentThe objective of treatment is to minimize the pain and prevent the disease from causing disability. Treatment options are:
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