Knee Arthritis Explained: Why It Hurts and What Actually Helps

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Knee osteoarthritis is not just bone on bone. It is a whole-joint problem involving cartilage, bone, synovium, load, pain sensitivity, strength, and daily function. This Orthovellum episode explains knee arthritis visually for patients and then adds resident-level decision logic: x-ray findings, compartment pattern, alignment, nonoperative care, injections, and when knee replacement becomes a sensible discussion. Educational only. This is not personal medical advice. If you have knee pain, swelling, injury, fever, redness, severe worsening, or difficulty weight-bearing, seek assessment from a qualified health professional. References and learning sources: - AAOS OrthoInfo: Arthritis of the Knee: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/arthritis-of-the-knee/ - NICE NG226: Osteoarthritis in over 16s, diagnosis and management: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng226/chapter/Recommendations - ACR/Arthritis Foundation guideline for hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=31908149 #Orthopedics #KneeArthritis #MedicalEducation