Mild OA may not cause any noticeable symptoms. As it gets more severe, you may experience pain when moving that gets better with rest, joint stiffness after getting up from resting, poor joint range of motion, swelling after joint use, and a feeling of looseness or instability.[1]
What are the main signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis?
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Mild osteoarthritis may not show noticeable symptoms, but as it worsens, individuals may experience pain during movement that improves with rest, joint stiffness after periods of inactivity, reduced range of motion, swelling after use, and a sensation of looseness or instability in the joints.