Synonyms in the wider sense

Gonarthritis, Arthrosis deformans, arthrosis of the knee joint

German: Gonarthrose

Definition

By gonarthrosis / arthrosis of the knee joint all degenerative (wear-out-related) illnesses of the knee joint are understood, which are characterized by an increasing destruction of the joint cartilages. Also participated are joint structures like bones, joint capsule as well as joint-near musculature.