knee djd symptoms
Symptoms of Degenerative Joint Disease in Knees. Soreness or stiffness in the knees or other joints is the first warning sign of DJD. This pain may get worse after overuse of the joint, from things like exercise as well as everyday exertion (walking, climbing stairs, lifting heavy items).
Pain is the most frequent symptom for patients with osteoarthritis. The pain is usually described as being in the groin or thigh for degenerative joint disease of the hip. Degenerative joint disease of the knee most often results in pain in the knee joint. The pain is frequently associated with activity and relieved by rest. It may occur at night and, in severe cases, prevent sleep. Patients also complain of stiffness and often limp when they walk.