OSTEOARTHRITIS
Hello, many of you have heard a medical term "
Osteoarthritis". Many elderly people can be seen complaining about their joints pain due to aging. Most of them were or are suffering from the disease called Osteoarthritis. So, in this blog I'm going to give an idea about osteoarthritis, what exactly it is, troubling our dear elderly people.
What is Osteoarthritis (OA)?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease hat results from breakdown of joint cartilages and underlying bone. The etiology is multi-factorial, but commonly it is thought to be wear and tear of joints as on ages. The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms include joint swelling, decreased range of motion. It can affect ones work and activities of daily living. Below, in the picture, one can see difference between healthy and osteoarthritic joint.