What are the signs and symptoms of arthritis of the knee?

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What are the signs and symptoms of arthritis of the knee?

There are many signs and symptoms of arthritis of the knee:

  • Creaking, clicking, grinding or snapping noises (crepitus).
  • Difficulty walking.
  • Joint pain that changes (gets better or worse) depending on the weather.
  • Joint stiffness.
  • Knee buckling.
  • Knee joint pain that progresses slowly or pain that happens suddenly.
  • Skin redness.
  • Swelling.
  • Your knee locks or sticks when it’s trying to move.
  • Warm skin.

Pain and swelling are the most common symptoms of arthritis of the knee. Some treatments might reduce the severity of your symptoms or even stall the progression. See your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of knee arthritis.

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