Females are more prone to be affected by knee arthritis, compared to males. You may experience the following symptoms in the early stages of knee arthritis, including:
- Pain especially while straightening or bending the knees or during weightlifting
- Tenderness
- Swelling due to fluid accumulation in the joint
- Stiffness due to prolonged sitting or when you get up from the bed
- Limited range of motion
- Warmth sensation
- Cracking noise while climbing the steps
- Bone spurs, or extra bits of bone, may form around the joint
Patients usually report a long duration of mild symptoms that may become severe with sudden changes.
At the later stage, the knee muscles around the affected portion weaken, and you may see changes in knee shape. This condition is termed as joint deformity where the knees may later point inwards or outwards. Additionally, there will be constant pain with or without activity.
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