Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee Osteoarthritis Specialist in New Jersey
Main Description
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee, you may have been told that anti-inflammatory medications, joint injections, or knee replacement is your only option. Much of the pain is due to inflammation from abnormal blood vessels in the knee.
Take a look at the common risks, predispositions, and signs/symptoms, then read up on some of the testing and procedures the Pulse Vascular Specialists can perform for you using comfortable,minimally invasive, state-of-the-art equipment and techniques:
Causes
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Wear and Tear
Risk Factors
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Age (Risk Increases with Age)
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Sex (More Likely in Women)
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Obesity
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Joint Injuries
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Repeated Stress on Joint
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Genetics
Predispositions
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Previous Knee Injury
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Repetitive Stress on Knee
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Family History of Osteoarthritis
Disease Symptoms
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Knee Pain
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Knee Stiffness
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Knee Tenderness
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Loss of Knee Flexibility
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Grating Sensation in Knee
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Knee Swelling
Treatments
Genicular Artery Embolization
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