Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis develops over time as the cartilage that protects the ends of your bones in your joints slowly wears away. Joint action is almost frictionless due to cartilage’s hard, slick tissue. If the cartilage totally degrades, the bone will eventually rub against the bone.

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Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Osteoarthritis

Symptoms

  • Joint stiffness
  • Swelling due to soft tissue inflammation around the joint
  • Inability to move the joint through its full range of motion
  • Crackling sound when moving the joint
  • Joint aching and soreness, especially with movement

Causes

  • Obesity
  • A major injury or operation on a joint
  • Joint abnormalities
  • Genetic factors
  • Weakening muscles due to aging

Treatments

  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Intermittent hot and cold packs
  • Supportive devices such as orthotics, shoe inserts, cane, or walker
  • Weight loss (if overweight)
  • Intra-articular injection therapies