GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT OA
KNEE PAIN
How does OA knee pain affect you?
Track your symptoms so you can be prepared for productive conversations with your doctor.
You’re not alone
Osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK) is the most common joint disease. It affects millions of
Americans.
Take a quick look at the facts and figures.
15 MILLION
AMERICANS HAVE
SYMPTOMATIC OAK
75% OF PEOPLE WITH OAK
EXPERIENCE SOME
MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS
45% OF PEOPLE WILL
DEVELOP OAK IN
THEIR LIFETIME
OAK IS
A DISEASE THAT IS
CHRONIC AND
PROGRESSIVE
OAK SYMPTOMS USUALLY
DEVELOP AFTER THE AGE OF 50
OAK IS
MORE COMMON
IN WOMEN
THAN IN MEN
I suggest anyone diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee get information on what to expect both physically and mentally. You should talk to your doctor, and talk to other people who have lived through it.
– Bob, living with OAK for 15+ years
It’s time to take control
Osteoarthritis of the knee can hurt. A lot. It can affect your everyday ability to get around or do common activities such as
walking, bending your knee, and even sleeping. It’s a disease that can control your life day and night. And it doesn’t go away.
This pain can be managed.
5 signs
it’s time to talk to your doctor
Talk to a doctor soon if:
- You are experiencing knee pain that troubles you, day or night
- Pain interferes with work, hobbies, or errands
- You are planning your life around your pain
- You are ready to try a new treatment option
- Pain limits your ability to exercise at the same intensity level as you were before
Enter your location and see a list of providers who perform ZILRETTA treatments near you.
Get ongoing support and education about managing OA knee pain delivered right to your inbox.
Need help with insurance? Considering telehealth? Have a different question? Contact us today.