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Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common progressive multifactorial joint disease characterised by chronic pain and functional disability. Knee OA accounts for almost four-fifths of the burden of OA worldwide and increases with obesity and age. Knee OA is incurable except knee arthroplasty, which is considered an effective treatment at an advanced stage of the disease; but is responsible for substantial health costs. Pain results in the affected joint, including thickening of the joint capsule and the formation of osteophytes. Overall, 43.3% reported having pain, aching, or stiffness in a knee joint on most days.15 Reports of pain increased with age (45 to 54 years, 34.2%; 75 years and older, 56.6%). ·        The overall global prevalence of knee OA was 16.0% in individuals aged 15 and over and was 23.2% in individuals aged 40 and over. ·        Presently, there are no drugs approved that can prevent, stop, or even restrain the pro...