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Knee Arthritis

Knee Arthritis Surgery in Kansas City, MO

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Knee arthritis is an extremely common and painful condition that affects the knee and the surrounding areas. People suffering from this condition often need knee arthritis treatment. While it’s more common in older people, anyone can be afflicted with knee arthritis. Simply put, arthritis of the knee is inflammation around the knee joint that can cause swelling, pain, and extreme discomfort. The knee joint includes the thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap, all of which are major parts of the leg that help you move about normally.

Signs and Symptoms of Knee Arthritis

All types of arthritis are usually slow progressing, and you’ll have plenty of warning signs before it hits you full force. It’s important to pay attention to these signs and symptoms so that you can catch knee arthritis before it gets to its worst stages.

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    You’ll notice pain and swelling in your knee after long periods of not moving it
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    You may hear creaking, popping, or snapping noises while you walk
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    There will be knee joint stiffness
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    Difficulty walking and moving
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    Swelling, redness, warmth, and pain
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    Your knee will switch between buckling under pressure or locking up suddenly

Causes of Knee Arthritis

Some believe that knee arthritis is simply part of the aging process. While it’s true that old age is one of the leading causes of arthritis, it’s not the only cause. It’s also not guaranteed that everyone will get knee arthritis as they age. Here are some of the leading causes of this painful and detrimental condition.

Age

As people grow older, their joints naturally stiffen up and inflamed, resulting in arthritis of the knee.

Bone anomalies

If your bones or joints are naturally crooked, you’re at higher risk for knee arthritis.

Gout or Injury

If you have had gout in your knees or suffered a previous injury, you’re more likely to succumb to knee arthritis.

Stress or Weight

Stress from playing sports or having a job where you frequently pivot, jump, or put extra stress on your knees is a leading cause of arthritis. Obesity is also a big risk factor because of the additional stress on your knees.

While some of the causes of knee arthritis are unavoidable, such as age or bone anomalies, there are ways to reduce its risk. By maintaining a healthy diet, a healthy weight, exercising your legs, and taking care of yourself, you significantly reduce the risk of knee arthritis.

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Knee Surgery
ACL Surgery
Discoid Meniscus
Knee Arthritis
Kneecap Bursitis
Knee Osteonecrosis
Knee Tendon Bursitis
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Runner’s Knee
Mako SmartRobotics™
CORI Surgical System

What Does Knee Arthritis Treatment Look Like?

First and foremost, you’ll undergo a few tests and examinations to determine whether or not you have knee arthritis. There are both surgical and non-surgical treatments at your disposal if you do.

Non-surgical treatments include lifestyle changes, physical therapy, over-the-counter medications, and assistive devices such as knee braces and walking canes. Non-surgical treatments are a great way to minimize the effects of knee arthritis and will improve your way of life.

However, if your pain is too severe and debilitating and non-surgical measures are ineffective, your doctor will recommend surgery. If this is the boat you’re in, and surgery is the only way to remedy your knee arthritis, look no further than Ortho of KC. We have some of the top orthopedic surgeons in the nation and would love the opportunity to repair your knee arthritis.

Surgical options include arthroscopy, cartilage grafting, synovectomy, osteotomy, and knee replacement surgery. We will sit down with you and determine which option you need, and see you through the recovery process. Together, we can get you moving around and healthy once again!

Orthopedic Knee Arthritis Doctors

If you have any of the symptoms mentioned above, please contact Orthopedic Health of Kansas City and make an appointment with one of our Kansas City knee and leg specialists. They will perform a complete examination, diagnosing and ultimately treating any problem. From simple physical therapy to complicated surgery, you’re in good hands with Orthopedic Health of Kansas City and we will do what it takes to get you active again.