Arthritis is a common condition affecting millions of
people all over the world. Osteoarthritis is one of the
conditions commonly encountered among people.
Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease is one
of the oldest and most common type of arthritis. It is
characterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage.
Cartilage is the part of the joint that cushions the ends
of bones. Its breakdown causes bones to rub against
each other, causing pain and loss of movement. Most
commonly affecting middle-aged and older people, OA
can range from very mild to very severe. It affects
hands and weight- bearing joints such as knees, hips,
feet and the back. There are many factors that can
cause OA. Although age is a risk factor, research has
shown that OA is not an inevitable part of aging.
Obesity may lead to OA of the knees. In addition,
people with joint injuries due to sports, work related
activity or accidents may be at an increased risk of
developing OA. Women are more commonly affected
than men.
Arthritis is a common condition affecting millions ofpeople all over the world. Osteoarthritis is one of theconditions commonly encountered among people.Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease is oneof the oldest and most common type of arthritis. It ischaracterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage.Cartilage is the part of the joint that cushions the endsof bones. Its breakdown causes bones to rub againsteach other, causing pain and loss of movement. Mostcommonly affecting middle-aged and older people, OAcan range from very mild to very severe. It affectshands and weight- bearing joints such as knees, hips,feet and the back. There are many factors that cancause OA. Although age is a risk factor, research hasshown that OA is not an inevitable part of aging.Obesity may lead to OA of the knees. In addition,people with joint injuries due to sports, work relatedactivity or accidents may be at an increased risk ofdeveloping OA. Women are more commonly affectedthan men.
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