"Knee osteoarthritis" refers to a condition where the protective cushion between the bones in the knee joint wears away. This causes the bones to rub against each other, leading to pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the knee. Full definition
The portable device could eventually be used by GPs, hospital doctors and nurses to assess patients with knee osteoarthritis regularly to see whether the knee is changing or responding to treatment. (sciencedaily.com)
Associations between Hormonal and Mechanical Factors of Knee Osteoarthritis in Women — A Preliminary Study (scirp.org)
Previous research has however revealed that as much as 30 % of some surgical procedures are unnecessary and recent recommendations suggest that routine arthroscopy for knee osteoarthritis management ought to be avoided. (ahealthblog.com)