What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is more likely to develop as people age. The changes in osteoarthritis usually occur slowly over many years, though there are occasional exceptions. Inflammation and injury to the joint cause bony changes, deterioration of tendons and ligaments and a breakdown of cartilage, resulting in pain, swelling, and deformity of the joint.
Osteoarthritis symptoms:
Inflammation.
Loss of flexibility.
Stiffness.
Pain in joint.
Osteoarthritis causes:
- Age
- Joint injury
- Overweight
- Torn cartilage
- Genetic defect
- Dislocated joints
- Ligament injuries
Diagnosis:
X-ray
MRI
Blood tests
Joint fluid analysis.
