Knee osteoarthritis is a progressive, non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease. Cartilage breakdown causes pain, especially during stairs and long periods of rest. Disease affects three bones in knee: femur, patella, and tibia
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition causing pain and stiffness. Affects 70% of people over 55, with 60% being women. Most common in knees, hips, spine and small hand joints. Typical onset is in late 40s to mid-50s
Burdock is a traditional Chinese medicine plant used as diuretic and fever reducer. FDA doesn't regulate supplements like prescription drugs. Available as over-the-counter dietary supplement in US
Widely used self-administered measure assessing pain, stiffness, and function in OA patients. Measures pain (5 questions), stiffness (2 questions), and function (17 questions). Available in Visual Analog Scales and Likert-box formats
Knee replacement replaces damaged joint surfaces with metal and plastic components. Most commonly performed for advanced osteoarthritis after conservative treatments fail. Can correct trauma, fractures, and mild deformities. Approximately 82% of total knee replacements last 25 years
Synovial joints unite bones with fibrous capsule surrounding synovial cavity. Joint capsule consists of outer fibrous and inner synovial membrane layers. Joint cavity filled with synovial fluid for lubrication and shock absorption. Articular cartilage covers bone ends for smooth movement