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The joint impacted the most is the knee. The most common symptom is, not surprisingly, pain.
In addition, with activity, there is a limited range of motion, stiffness, tenderness and swelling around the knee.
Often, people will say they feel as if the knee is going to give out.
Pain medicine can help, as well as physical therapy, and exercise and weight loss can make a big difference.