Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Joint pain and stiffness are classic indications of osteoarthritis, but these can also mimic other diseases. Learn how to recognize symptoms of osteoarthritis so you can discuss them with your doctor.
Knee X-ray
Significance of Subchondral Bone in Osteoarthritis
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
doctor evaluating senior woman's knee
Subchondral Bone Cysts in People With Osteoporosis
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Joint space narrowing evident on knee x-ray
Joint Space Narrowing: What Is the Significance?
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Man holding ice pack on his knee
Overview and Treatment of Hemarthrosis
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Knee pain
Joint Mobility and Osteoarthritis
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Mother and daughter walking in the park. Older woman is using a cane.
What Can Decrease Joint Load for Osteoarthritis?
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Illustration of a woman's ankle joint overlayed on a photo of the woman walking on a treadmill
Joint Function With Examples
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Mature woman holding hand
Understanding Erosive Osteoarthritis
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Senior African American man rubbing his shoulder.
Factors That Influence Chronic Arthritis Pain
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Woman holding hand in pain after trying to cut an orange
Does Inflammation Play a Role in Osteoarthritis?
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
arthritic man
Minor Arthritis Pain and How It Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Cartilage loss.
What Does Cartilage Loss Mean for Arthritis Patients?
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Painful Wrist In An Elderly woman
How Physical Function Is Assessed for Osteoarthritis
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Bone Spurs
Bone Spur Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Woman on a stool with knee pain
Understanding an Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
An elderly woman suffering from joint pain.
Causes of Popping Joints
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Foot - Hand Pressing on to Alleviate Pain
Overview of Hallux Rigidus Symptoms and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Man napping on sofa
How Fatigue Impacts Osteoarthritis Patients
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
An X-ray showing osteoarthritis of the knee
Chondrocalcinosis: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
older man with arthritis
Overview of Osteoarthritis With Pictures
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD