1. Repeated knee pain in the last month |
2. X-ray film (standing or weight-bearing position) shows narrowing of joint space, subchondral bone sclerosis and/or cystic changes, joint edge formation |
3. Joint fluid (at least two times) clear, viscous, WCC < 0.002 × 109/L |
4. Middle-aged or elderly patients (≥ 40 years old) |
5. Morning stiffness ≤ 3 min |
6. Bone friction sound (feeling) during activity |