Well, According to your answers, it seems like you might have several of the symptoms and risk factors associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.or not ? but It’s also possible something else might be causing your knee pain. Only your doctor can determine this with certainty, so make an appointment today.
Osteoarthritis is one of the top five leading causes of chronic knee pain and disability among elderly men and women.
Osteoarthritis of the knee most commonly occurs in people who have had a previous injury, infection, or trauma to the knee and is more common in women over the age of 50 than men, although both can be affected. It occurs when the smooth, slippery, fibrous connective tissue, known as articular cartilage, which acts as a cushion between the bones of the knee wears away over time, leading to pain. This loss can easily be seen on an X-ray. As the condition worsens, the friction caused by bone rubbing on bone can cause spurs to develop in the knee area, leading to increased pain and swelling. Eventually normal activity, such as walking, can become difficult because of the pain.