Knee Arthritis Symptoms & Diagnosis
                     DR. 
SUNIL  
RAJAN
Head of Department
Apollo Institute of Orthopaedics, 
Apollo  Hospitals, Indore
M.S Orthopedics,
Specialization: Joint Replacement 
Surgery
Knee Arthriti s  Symptoms & Diagnosis
Knee arthritis symptoms vary greatly from person to person and even day to day.  Some 
days there may be no pain at all, other days you may be in agony.
You may find that there is something in particular that aggravates your symptoms, or you 
may feel there is no pattern at all.
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain in the over fifties age group, 
affecting approximately sixteen million people worldwide.
Arthritis is commonly known as "wear and tear" and is caused by thinning and 
inflammation of the cartilage lining the knee joint and the associated bony spurs that 
develop around it, making the knee stiff and sore.
Here we will look at how the most common symptoms of knee arthritis and how the 
disease is diagnosed.  To find out more about what arthritis is, what causes it and the best 
treatment option, visit the knee arthritis guide. 
Common Knee Arthritis Symptoms
Knee arthritis symptoms vary massively between people and often fluctuate, but common 
symptoms include:
Knee Pain
Pain is the most common 
complaint with knee 
arthritis and is typically felt 
when trying to fully bend or 
straighten the knee e.g. 
squatting, and with 
activities where lots of 
weight goes through the 
knee e.g. going up and 
down stairs or running. 
The knee is often sore when you touch it.  Pain levels tend to fluctuate.  People often 
describe arthritis pain as being like a nagging toothache.  There are a number of things 
you can do to reduce the pain - visit the arthritis treatment section to find out more.
Knee Stiffness
Another one of the 
most common knee 
arthritis symptoms is 
stiffness which can 
limit how much you 
can bend and 
straighten your knee.  
Stiffness first thing in 
the morning or after 
prolonged inactivity 
e.g. sitting for long 
periods is a classic 
feature of knee 
arthritis.
The stiffness usually eases after a few minutes of moving around. Doing gentle exercises 
when you first wake up or when you are sitting can really help reduce this stiffness.
Knee Swelling
Knee swelling is another common feature of arthritis. The swelling tends to fluctuate and 
can cause pain and restricted movement. Ice and tubigrip can really help to reduce the 
swelling associated with arthritis. Use the links to find out more.
Weakness & Instability
Sometimes arthritis can cause weakness and instability around the knee, and the knee 
may give way at times. 
A vicious cycle often exists with 
knee arthritis where due to pain, 
we move around less so the 
muscles get weak and the joint 
stiffens.  Then it hurts more so we 
do even less and the muscles get 
weaker still. 
Strengthening exercises for the 
knee muscles can help to reduce 
this and are one of the most 
effective treatments for knee 
arthritis.
Fluctuating Symptoms
People often find their knee arthritis symptoms vary greatly. Some days they feel fine, other 
days they are in complete agony.
Knee arthritis symptoms are often worse during:
• Bad weather: the thinking behind this is that the change in air pressure affects the 
pressure in our joints
• When we are stressed/anxious/tired: During these times chemicals are released in 
our body that make us feel pain more
• When we are unwell: inflammatory chemicals are often released into our system 
when we are ill, increasing arthritis knee pain
Diagnosing Arthritis
Your doctor will be able to diagnose knee arthritis from:
• Your History: the information you give about your knee arthritis symptoms such as the 
location of the pain, activities that make it better or worse and what it feels like and
• Physical Presentation: the movements, strength and shape of your knee
If knee arthritis is suspected, your doctor will normally arrange for an x-ray which will 
confirm or deny the diagnosis.
However, it is important to know that what the x-ray shows often bears little correlation 
with what people feel. For more information about this, visit the arthritis stages section.
Dr. Sunil Rajan is the most experienced joint 
replacement surgeon and Orthopaedic
 surgeon in Indore. They provide knee,  hip 
and shoulder surgeries at a very low cost. Dr. 
Sunil Rajan has been providing joint 
replacement surgery in his own clinic  for the 
last 23 years. If you are looking for a 
knee specialist in Indore for your knee, hip 
and shoulder replacement surgery,  
according to your budget, then meet the 
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today call us at 9826200015 for more 
information.
DR. SUNIL RAJAN
Head of Department
Apollo Institute of Orthopaedics,Apollo Hospitals, Indore
M.S Orthopedics, Specialization: Joint Replacement Surgery
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