General

In addition to physical therapy, rest, and NSAIDs, and several lesser known treatments can help to relieve symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.

There are 6 primary forms of knee arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, pseudogout, and reactive arthritis.

Many conditions are related to inflammatory arthritis having similar symptoms. Some occur alongside inflammatory arthritis, or are caused by autoimmune disorders.

Knee crepitus is the medical term for crunching or popping in the knee joint which can come with symptoms of pain and may need treatment.

Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of joint cartilage, and causes pain and inflammation. It becomes more common as people age; most people over 80 experience it.

Diet, medication, and infections can all affect the health and diversity of the gut microbiome and cause it to become unbalanced.

While hip pain can be hard to diagnose accurately, research suggests that hip arthritis patients generally feel either a dull ache and intermittent sharp pain.

Cartilage deterioration can cause degenerative arthritis, a lack of synovial fluid can cause inflammatory arthritis.

For people with gluten sensitivity, eating wheat or wheat products can lead to an inflammatory reaction that causes redness, swelling, and joint pain.

Systemic infections, as well as infections in the tissues of the knee joint such as septic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and bursitis, may lead to severe knee pain.

A swollen knee, sometimes called “water on the knee,” can be treated first at home, but later with medical intervention such as joint aspiration if necessary.

Inflammatory arthritis is caused by damage to the synovial lining of the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis.

Knee joint pain and discomfort from arthritis can be experienced in different ways: a dull ache, a sharp, stabbing pain, stiffness, warmth, and swelling.

There are various common conditions that can cause knee swelling, referred to by doctors as “knee effusion.” Others may call it “water on the knee.”

Nonsurgical treatment for trigger finger is aimed at reducing tendon sheath inflammation. Common treatments include ice therapy, NSAIDs, and splint immobilization.

Soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments can cause pain during joint movement. These are not arthritis, but can lead to osteoarthritis in the joint.

There are several conditions outside of trauma that often result in knee pain, swelling, and redness, which can be identified by their characteristic symptoms.

Eating a healthy diet and exercising can help to improve the gut microbiome and reduce the risk of developing arthritis—especially in children.

Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, occurs when the fingers' tendon sheaths become inflamed, often in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Percutaneous release and open surgery are two procedures that release the constricted tendon sheath that causes trigger finger.

Over 100 types of arthritis affect 46 million adults in the U.S., mostly classified into one of two groups: degenerative arthritis or inflammatory arthritis.

Inflammation is the root cause of arthritis. Joints vary in risk; certain joints more prone to pain include the hips, knees, and shoulders.

Spondyloarthritis can refer to several related diseases. It may be described as axial or peripheral spondyloarthritis to classify which joints are being affected.

There are various common conditions that can cause knee swelling, referred to by doctors as “knee effusion.” Others may call it “water on the knee.”

Crepitus is the medical term for cracking or popping sounds in a joint such as the knee. Crepitus can have associated pain symptoms and treatments.

Enthesopathy is the medical name for any disease or disorder that affects the point where a ligament or tendon attaches to bone.