Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting the knee joint, characterised by the progressive breakdown of articular cartilage, remodelling of underlying bone, osteophyte formation, and synovial inflammation. It causes a spectrum of symptoms ranging from mild morning stiffness and activity-related joint discomfort through to constant pain at rest, significant swelling, loss of range of motion, and severe functional disability that impacts quality of life at every level.

At our specialist osteoarthritis clinic, our arthritis knee specialists provide thorough grading of knee osteoarthritis using weight-bearing X-rays, MRI where indicated, and comprehensive functional assessment — determining precisely which stage of disease is present and which knee arthritis treatment strategy will deliver the best long-term outcome for each individual patient. We classify disease severity using the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system and combine this with patient-reported outcomes and activity-level goals to create a fully personalised knee osteoarthritis treatment plan.

Our joint pain specialists follow a carefully staged approach to knee arthritis treatment — maximising the benefit of non-surgical options before progressing to interventional or surgical care. This includes structured physiotherapy, weight management support, activity modification guidance, corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and unloader knee bracing. For patients with advanced-grade disease who have not responded to conservative management, our arthritis knee specialists offer high tibial osteotomy for appropriately selected younger patients, and total or partial knee replacement for those with end-stage joint degeneration.