Osteoarthritis doesn’t happen overnight. It progresses silently through different stages. Early detection helps you manage the condition better and prevent serious complications.

Stage 1 – Silent onset

• X-ray appears almost normal, may show small bone spurs
• Little to no noticeable symptoms
• Normal movement, with mild pain only during activities like climbing stairs, squatting, or overuse

This stage is often overlooked!

Stage 2 – Early warning signs

• Mild narrowing of the joint space, small bone spurs appear
• Pain and discomfort begin, especially with frequent or heavy movement
• Possible mild stiffness, particularly in cold weather or after inactivity

This is the “golden time” for intervention!

Stage 3 – Noticeable pain, limited mobility

• Significant joint space narrowing, multiple bone spurs, possible joint deformity
• Frequent pain, difficulty walking, severe pain when climbing stairs
• Morning stiffness, swelling, warmth, redness, possible joint effusion
• Some cases may develop knee misalignment

Quality of life is clearly reduced

Stage 4 – Severe, risk of disability

• Cartilage is almost completely worn away
• Persistent pain, even at rest
• Grinding sounds in the joint, visible deformity, severe mobility limitation
• Joint stiffness, fusion risk, recurrent inflammation

Requires advanced medical intervention

Early detection and timely treatment can help preserve your knee function and maintain long-term mobility. Alsavin – an effective intra-articular injection solution for Stage 2–3 osteoarthritis, helping to:

• Relieve pain quickly
• Improve mobility
• Support cartilage protection

Just one injection – noticeable improvement in quality of life

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