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Causes of Knee Pain Thanks to knee replacement surgery,
you can lead an active life again! As one of the body's principal weight-bearing joints, the knee is under constant strain and can be damaged by excessive or unexpected force. Over time, the cushion of cartilage can crack and wear away, eventually allowing the bones to rub together. The resulting inflammation can cause the knee's synovial membrane to produce an excess amount of synovial fluid in an attempt to protect the knee, creating swelling, stiffness, tenderness and chronic pain. Below are some of the most common causes of knee pain and wear: 
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition in which the cartilage that normally cushions the bones of a joint begins to wear down, allowing the bones to rub together. Symptoms include pain, swelling and deformity, all of which can contribute to loss of motion. You may also suffer from irregular bone growths, called spurs, which cause pain with even slight movements of the knee. Although osteoarthritis can affect any joint, the disease typically settles in the knee, hip, neck, back and fingers. Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of knee replacements.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Reva's corner:
Within six weeks, most patients are able to return to many of their previous activities and are wondering why they waited so long to be able to return to their active lives again. Traumatic Arthritis Next: Knee Replacement Surgery
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