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Knee pain caused by osteoarthritis

Movement of the knee joint

Erosion of Cartilage

Erosion of Bone

Femur

Patella

Cartilage

Fibula

Osteoarthritic kneeHealthy knee

Osteoarthritis (OA)A chronic condition characterized by breakdown of cartilage on the ends of the bones in the joint. Bone growth develops underneath the damaged cartilage and causes stiffness, pain, and limited movement in the joint. (Reference: www.arthritis.org)

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Tibia

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