Define Osteoarthritis

DEFINE OSTEOARTHRITIS:

Osteoarthritis (OA) is called degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. One of the most common types of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown of the cartilage of the joints. It can affect almost any joint in the body but commonly occurs in the weight bearing joints of the hips, spine and knees. This condition can also affect other joints such as the ankles, hands and feet.

There are two major types of Qsteoarthritis:
1. Primary Osteoarthritis - described as "the wear and tear" osteoarthritis and is associated with aging.
2. Secondary Osteoarthritis - develops as a result of an underlying cause such as injury, trauma, obesity, inflammatory, hormonal imbalances or disorders, metabolic, developmential or connective tissue diseases.

SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS:

  • Joint pain (often a deep, aching pain) that gets worse when you move and better when you rest the joint
  • Stiffness in the morning or after sitting or lying down for more than 15 minutes
  • Joint swelling
  • Joints that are warm to the touch
  • Limited range of motion or Loss of motion/co-ordination
  • Muscle weakness
  • Growth of bony knobs near joints
  • Creaking and cracking of joints

    WHAT CAUSES OSTEOARTHRITIS:

  • Aging
  • Obesity
  • Muscle weakness
  • Heredity or genetics
  • Injury or overuse
  • Other diseases and types of arthritis

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