The Center for Regenerative Medicine lists the top ten causes for knee pain and not surprisingly osteoarthritis is at the top of the list of conditions requiring treatment. A torn meniscus, which is most often caused by a sudden twisting of the knee is second. Followed by a torn ACL or ACL damage in third place. Check out the rest of the list on the top causes of knee pain.
How much more common is osteoarthritis than rheumatoid? Are they equally as bad? I’ve known lots of people who say they have arthritis I just never asked which kind.
I think osteoarthritis is probably far more common than rheumatoid. Probably most people will get some form of osteo in their lifetimes but I’m not a doctor.