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About Arthritis
What is arthritis?
Types of Arthritis & Related Rheumatic Conditions
How to recognise the signs and symptoms of arthritis
Facts about arthritis
Drug options for treating arthritis and related conditions
 
 
About Knee Arthritis
Structure of the knee
What is arthritis in the knee?
Arthritis in the knee – signs, symptoms and diagnosis
Where exactly does it hurt?
Rheumatoid arthritis of the knee (inflamed synovium)
Osteoarthritis of the knee (Joint Damage)
Anterior knee pain – runners knee
Causes of knee pain
 
 
Treating Knee Arthritis
Arthritis in the knee – treatment options
Caring at home for your knee pain
When to contact a medical professional about your knee pain
What to expect at a doctors examination
How to protect your joints
Exercising with arthritis
Risedronate (Actonel) may slow joint destruction in knee osteoarthritis
Extra pounds increase arthritis pain
Knee joint replacement
Your spouse can help ease the pain of knee osteoarthritis
Knee arthroscopy
Chondromalacia patella
Electrical muscle stimulation helps knee osteoarthritis
 
 
Structure of the knee
Structure of the knee
The knee is pivoting joint composed of the combined bones of the femur and tibia. There are four ligaments that hold it together:
  • medial collateral ligament
  • lateral collateral ligament
  • anterior cruciate ligament
  • posterior cruciate ligament

 

The kneecap, or patella, forms the anterior part of the knee.

Underneath the patella, and along the edges of the femur and tibia, is the smooth and slick surface of the articular cartilage. This tough elastic tissue enables non-abrasive movement without pain.

The synovium, a membrane that surrounds the knee, supplies tiny quantities of a viscous fluid that moisturises the articular cartilage to keep it smooth and slippery.

The synovium is surrounded by the joint capsule, a sturdy external cover that shields and reinforces the knee.

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Drug options for treating arthritis and related conditions
Drug options for treating arthritis and related conditions

Structure of the knee
Structure of the knee

Causes of knee pain
Causes of knee pain

Anterior knee pain – runners knee
Anterior knee pain – runners knee


When to contact a
medical professional
about your knee pain