In this order, the hands and feet, the lower and upper spine, knees, and hips, other joints. It may affect only one joint, sometimes more than one. This patient has OA of both knees, causing bowing, creptius, and pain. Trauma, excessive use and wear, age. There is no cure.
Prevention is the key.
This includes exercise, good nutrition, and avoiding accidents. The goal of treatment is to control pain, increase mobility, and restore independence. First line or non-surgical treatment is physical therapy, exercise, and pain management and relief. These control symptoms, strengthen the joint and sometimes eliminate the symptoms. Surgical treatment is considered if the disease has progressed too far, or first line treatment fails.