113 - Arthritis Pain of the Knee

Abstract

Arthritis of the knee is a common painful condition. The knee joint is susceptible to the development of arthritis from various conditions that can damage the joint cartilage. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that results in knee pain; rheumatoid arthritis and posttraumatic arthritis are also common causes of knee pain. Less-frequent causes of arthritis-induced knee pain include the collagen vascular diseases, infection, villonodular synovitis, and Lyme disease. Acute infectious arthritis is usually accompanied by significant systemic symptoms, including fever and malaise, and should be easily recognized.