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Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
The symptoms of Osteoarthritis are most often joint pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, swelling, and a sense of grating or crunching during movement. These symptoms arise because the joint tissues are undergoing structural change: articular cartilage becomes thinner and less…
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Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is treated with a combination of symptom-relieving medicines, procedures that reduce pain or improve joint mechanics, and long-term strategies that lower mechanical stress on the joint. The main aim is not to reverse damage already present in cartilage, but to…
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FAQ about Osteoarthritis
This FAQ explains the most common questions people have about osteoarthritis, including what it is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and what can be done to manage it. Osteoarthritis is not just “wear and tear.” It is a joint…
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What is Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of the joints in which the smooth cartilage that covers the ends of bones gradually deteriorates and the entire joint becomes structurally altered. It primarily affects the musculoskeletal system, especially synovial joints such as the knees,…
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Causes of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis develops when the normal balance between joint wear, tissue repair, and mechanical stress is disrupted. The condition is caused by a combination of biological and physiological processes that gradually damage cartilage, alter the bone beneath the cartilage, inflame the joint…
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Prevention of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis cannot usually be prevented in an absolute sense, because it is influenced by age, inherited traits, prior joint injury, and the long-term mechanical demands placed on cartilage, bone, and surrounding tissues. However, the risk can often be reduced, and the…
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Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is usually identified through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and selective testing rather than through a single definitive test. It is a degenerative joint disorder in which the smooth articular cartilage that cushions the ends of bones gradually…