Knee Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Knee osteoarthritis is wear of the cartilage that cushions the knee joint, causing pain, stiffness and reduced movement.
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Knee Arthritis in India
Knee Arthritis is diagnosed and treated by orthopaedics specialists. At a first consultation, a specialist can examine you, confirm the cause and explain which treatment suits your case, such as Total Knee Replacement and Partial Knee Replacement.
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Specialists by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 1,199 | 859 |
| Bangalore | 718 | 597 |
| Mumbai | 640 | 623 |
| Hyderabad | 587 | 696 |
| Pune | 410 | 377 |
| Chennai | 352 | 773 |
| Kolkata | 333 | 926 |
| Ahmedabad | 237 | 1,645 |
| Indore | 234 | 82 |
| Jaipur | 224 | 191 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Navi Mumbai | 202 | 157 |
| Thane | 191 | 271 |
| Nagpur | 163 | 156 |
| Amritsar | 148 | 675 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 134 | 10 |
| Chandigarh | 133 | 40 |
| Bhopal | 121 | 91 |
| Nashik | 121 | 88 |
| Greater_Noida | 109 | 23 |
| Visakhapatnam | 108 | 81 |
| Agra | 98 | 868 |
| Guwahati | 96 | 21 |
| Prayagraj | 95 | 716 |
| Raipur | 88 | 40 |
| Dwarka | 87 | 0 |
| Kukatpalli | 79 | 0 |
| Gwalior | 77 | 23 |
| Lucknow | 74 | 108 |
| Meerut | 74 | 30 |
| Alappuzha | 73 | 317 |
| Ranchi | 73 | 334 |
| Rajkot | 69 | 46 |
| Surat | 66 | 88 |
| Ajmer | 64 | 432 |
| Ambattur | 63 | 474 |
| Coimbatore | 61 | 87 |
| Ludhiana | 61 | 74 |
| Vadodara | 60 | 85 |
| Jammu | 59 | 4 |
| Kanpur | 58 | 37 |
| Akola | 56 | 391 |
| Mysore | 54 | 29 |
| Bhavnagar | 52 | 4 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 52 | 0 |
| Jodhpur | 52 | 25 |
| Kochi | 51 | 4 |
| Ahmadnagar | 50 | 367 |
| Belgaum | 50 | 5 |
| Gorakhpur | 50 | 8 |
| Jalandhar | 50 | 27 |
| Kota | 50 | 5 |
| Vijayawada | 49 | 81 |
| Varanasi | 48 | 63 |
| Bhatpara | 47 | 0 |
| Patiala | 47 | 7 |
| Borivli | 46 | 0 |
| Howrah | 44 | 20 |
| Bareilly | 43 | 14 |
| Mangalore | 43 | 15 |
| Guntur | 41 | 17 |
| Dehra-dun | 40 | 0 |
| Alwar | 39 | 321 |
| Amravati | 38 | 492 |
| Patna | 38 | 279 |
| Bathinda | 37 | 15 |
| Bhayandar | 37 | 0 |
| Dombivli | 36 | 0 |
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| Ankleshwar | 35 | 217 |
| Agartala | 34 | 338 |
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| Bhiwandi | 28 | 0 |
| Jabalpur | 28 | 11 |
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| Gandhinagar | 27 | 6 |
| Kamarhati | 27 | 0 |
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| Hubli | 26 | 8 |
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| Shivaji_Nagar | 26 | 0 |
| Bhagalpur | 25 | 87 |
| Cuttack | 25 | 12 |
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| Jalgaon | 24 | 9 |
| Panaji | 24 | 0 |
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| Hisar | 23 | 18 |
| Sikar | 23 | 5 |
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| Barddhaman | 22 | 0 |
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| Asansol | 21 | 367 |
| Panihati | 21 | 0 |
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| Salem | 19 | 22 |
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| Margao | 16 | 1 |
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| Mandi | 14 | 1 |
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| Pali | 14 | 3 |
| Shiliguri | 14 | 0 |
| Baharampur | 13 | 0 |
| Begusarai | 13 | 74 |
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| Bikaner | 13 | 4 |
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| Mount_Abu | 13 | 0 |
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| Rajahmundry | 13 | 4 |
| Ratlam | 13 | 2 |
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| Bellary | 12 | 4 |
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| Ongole | 12 | 1 |
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| Vellore | 12 | 6 |
| Bokaro | 11 | 2 |
| Brahmapur | 11 | 0 |
| Dewas | 11 | 2 |
| Kalyan | 11 | 0 |
| Mehsana | 11 | 0 |
| Purnia | 11 | 6 |
| Shimoga | 11 | 2 |
| Deoghar | 10 | 79 |
| East Delhi | 10 | 0 |
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| Gaya | 10 | 34 |
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| Bidar | 3 | 1 |
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| East Champaran | 3 | 0 |
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| Jharsuguda | 3 | 0 |
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| Kolar | 3 | 1 |
| Mandya | 3 | 1 |
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| Sundargarh | 3 | 0 |
| Adoni | 2 | 94 |
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| Arrah | 2 | 273 |
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| Belagavi | 2 | 9 |
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Treatment Options
| Treatment | Specialist | Cities Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Total Knee Replacement | Orthopaedics | 447 |
| Partial Knee Replacement | Orthopaedics | 447 |
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Causes
- Ageing
- Excess body weight
- Previous knee injury
- Family history
Diagnosis
- Examination
- Standing X-rays of the knee
Self-care
- Weight loss
- Strengthening exercises and physiotherapy
- Pain relief as advised
When to see a doctor
See an orthopaedic doctor when knee pain limits walking or sleep.
Treatments
Total Knee Replacement
The damaged surfaces of the knee joint are replaced with metal and plastic components to relieve arthritis pain and restore movement.
Partial Knee Replacement
Only the worn part of the knee (usually the inner side) is replaced, preserving the healthy parts and ligaments. It suits carefully selected patients.
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FAQs
What are the common symptoms of Knee Arthritis?
Knee pain on walking or climbing stairs; Stiffness after rest; Swelling; Bowing of the legs.
What causes Knee Arthritis?
Ageing; Excess body weight; Previous knee injury; Family history.
How is Knee Arthritis diagnosed?
Examination; Standing X-rays of the knee.
What are the treatment options?
Depending on severity, options include Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement. A specialist will recommend what suits you after examination.
When should I see a doctor?
See an orthopaedic doctor when knee pain limits walking or sleep.