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2. Knee arthritis - Wikipedia

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   Arthritis of the knee is typically a particularly debilitating form of arthritis. [1] The knee may become affected by almost any form of arthritis. [2] The word arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints. [3][4] Types of arthritis include those related to wear and tear of cartilage, such as osteoarthritis, to those associated with ...

3. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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   Frequency. 237 million / 3.3% (2015) [4] Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. [5][6] It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world, affecting 1 in 7 adults in the United States alone. [7] The most common symptoms are joint pain ...

4. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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   Human knee. Specialty. Orthopedics. Knee pain is pain in or around the knee. The knee joint consists of an articulation between four bones: the femur, tibia, fibula and patella. There are four compartments to the knee. These are the medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartments, the patellofemoral compartment and the superior tibiofibular joint.

5. How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis ...

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   So take a walk, do some wall sits, or sit in a chair and stand up 10 times without using your arms to push yourself up, Miller said. Just keep moving. “Our rule for osteoarthritis patients is ...

6. Genu recurvatum - Wikipedia

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   Genu recurvatum is also called knee hyperextension and back knee. This deformity is more common in women [citation needed] and people with familial ligamentous laxity. [2] Hyperextension of the knee may be mild, moderate or severe. The normal range of motion (ROM) of the knee joint is from 0 to 135 degrees in an adult.

7. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Relatively common [2] Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2][4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or ...