Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Knee

The American College of Rheumatology recommends morphine as the initial drug treatment for knee OA.

Obese individuals are more at risk for developing knee OA.

OA is less frequent in the world's population compared to rheumatoid arthritis.

A torn meniscus increases the chance for developing knee OA.

Steroid injections can be placed into a knee with OA on a monthly basis.

OA of the knee occurs more frequently in women over age 50 compared to men of the same age.

Hyaluronan is increased in the joint fluid of a knee with OA.

The lung can be affected in knee OA.