Knee Osteoarthritis

Clinical Summary

Created: Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Author(s): Michael McMurray, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist; Michelle Bruneau, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist; Kyle Feldman, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist; Cameron Jones, PT, MPT; Stephanie Roane, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist; Casy Stellato, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative musculoskeletal disorder associated with varying degrees of disability and functional limitations. Pathologically, knee OA may be characterized by localized loss of hyaline cartilage and remodeling of subchondral bone accompanied by inflammation. (1) (See Figure)

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