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Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis and usually occurs later in life (1). It is a degenerative disease that arises because of the deterioration of cartilage that covers the ends of the bones where a joint is formed (2). A healthy cartilage allows the bones to move smoothly against each other and it also functions as a shock absorber.
It is also known as the “wear and tear” arthritis and is mostly seen at the joints of hands, hips and knees (3). Because of the breakdown of the cartilage pain, swelling, and deformity of the joint occurs (4).
The disease advances slowly but may ultimately lead to joint failure and disability (1). In some cases, it becomes difficult for the affected person to do simple daily chores or even move around. The quality of life they lead deteriorates.
Causes of osteoarthritis (2, 3, 5)
The surface of the cartilage at the joints degenerates and the underlying bones start rubbing against each which is the cause of a lot of distress.
Symptoms (3, 5)
Treatment (3, 4, 5)
The doctor depending on the symptoms and after examining the affected joints and x-ray of the joints diagnoses arthritis. Based on the extent of damage to the joint treatment plan is decided.
Osteoarthritis is a condition that does not have a permanent cure. The symptoms can be managed depending on the extent of damage of the cartilage. A combination of strategies may be suggested by the doctor to manage osteoarthritis.
References
https://academic.oup.com/bmb/article/105/1/185/271633
https://report.nih.gov/nihfactsheets/viewfactsheet.aspx?csid=55
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis/
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5599-osteoarthritis-what-you-need- to-know
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis/