Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common progressive joint disease that causes pain and disability. It is the most common form of OA, accounting for almost 4/5th of the global burden of the disease. Knee OA increases with age and obesity and is incurable except through knee arthroplasty, an effective treatment at an advanced stage of the disease but is responsible for substantial health costs. Knee osteoarthritis is characterized by chronic pain and functional disability. Pain results from inflammation and damage to the joint, including thickening of the joint capsule and the formation of osteophytes (bone spurs). A study found that 43.3% of people reported having pain, aching, or stiffness in a knee joint on most days. The prevalence of pain increased with age, from 34.2% in people aged 45 to 54 years to 56.6% in people aged 75 years and older. No drugs currently approved can prevent, stop, or even slow the progression of OA. The available medications that promise to mitigate the pai...