Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Okay. Just remember

• Osteoarthritis of the knee is more common in the elderly but it is not an inevitable part of aging.

• Younger people may develop OA, especially as a result of previous injury.

• There is no known cure for osteoarthritis and no clearly effective medication to prevent it from getting worse; while surgery is the definitive treatment for severe OA, a number of medications and other treatments may provide significant relief for milder forms.

• There are a number of causes and treatments of osteoarthritis; if properly treated, it's unusual to become crippled from this form of arthritis.