Cartilage is the smooth tissue that covers bone ends in joints. This allows them to glide without friction. When cartilage wears away due to injury, arthritis or overuse, bones rub together, causing pain.

If you’ve been experiencing knee pain, trouble running, bending or climbing, the source of the pain may be the knee joint itself. But did you know that issues in other parts of the body ─ like your hips ─ can also lead to knee pain.

For some patients, an osteotomy can be a good option for treating arthritis. An osteotomy aims to reduce pain, improve function and allow you to get back to whatever activities you desire.

Osteoarthritis can be a real pain. Nearly 59 million adults in the United States have some form of arthritis. Relieving the aches and pains is a challenge that most people will deal with in their lifetime.

Osteoarthritis (also referred to as OA) is considered the most common joint disorder, affecting millions of people worldwide. Nebraska Medicine - Grand Island Brian Fay, MD, explains the basics.