also: へんけいせいひざかんせつしょう
noun
osteoarthritis of the knee; gonarthrosis
Medical term for degenerative knee joint disease. Commonly used in clinical contexts.
高齢者に多い変形性膝関節症は、軟骨のすり減りが原因です。
Osteoarthritis of the knee, common in the elderly, is caused by cartilage wear.
Treatment for knee osteoarthritis includes exercise therapy and medication.