Causes and Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease. It is one of the oldest and most commonly known types of arthritis. When a person suffers from OA there is a breakdown of the joint's cartilage. Since cartilage itself is there to act as a cushion between the bones, when this breakdown and wears away the bones will begin rubbing together and this can cause some serious pain as well as limitations...

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Copyright 2006 Kristy Haugen Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is a wear and tear disease of the joints typically seen in the older adult (usually over 60 years of age). Cartilage within the joints breaks down causing pain as the bones rub against each other. Osteoarthritis is commonly found in the knees, hips, hands, spine, and feet. Obesity is a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis in the knees and hips. These weight bearing joints carry much of the weight causing increased wear and tear. Weight loss can significantly reduce the chance of developing osteoarthritis and can...

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Osteoarthritis -- How is it Affecting the Aging US Population?

As the baby boomer generation ages, doctors predict there will be a staggering growth in the cases of Osteoarthritis (OA). Although OA affects the quality of life for many people as they age, few people are familiar with the term Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is one of the main causes of disability in older adults. OA's impact and toll on the US health care system is immense. Until the 1980s, OA was considered a progressive degenerative disorder. It was considered one of the inevitable results of age. Back in the 80s it was assumed that...

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