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Arthritic Knees

Osteoarthritis can cause painful arthritic knees, but there are treatments available. Symptoms include swelling, tenderness, pain, and "locking of the knee." Learn how to handle the pain and what treatments are available.

Articles About Arthritic Knees

Osteoarthritis: What it is and How to Treat It
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that occurs in older people. It erodes cartilage in joints, leaving bones to rub against each other. Learn more about osteoarthritis and how to treat it.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
The symptoms of RA include pain, stiffness, warmth, redness, and swelling of the affected joints.
Gout: The Most Painful Type of Arthritis
Gout is a painful kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the joints. Gout arthritis occurs frequently in elderly people.
Shoe Wedges Reduce Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Using wedges in shoes may not only reduce pain in the knees while walking, it may also slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis.

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