What is
Osteoarthritis?
For you and the family to
know
(This page will give you a taste of the E-Book before you
consider buying)
Because of a great public interest in this
subject we decided to write this report in great
detail. It's a very long report so grab a drink and read
on. Some research information is taken from NIH
Publication No. 06-4617
This report is for sufferers, their families, carers and others
interested in learning more about the disorder.
What Is
Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, especially
among older people. Sometimes it is called degenerative
joint disease
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly affects the
cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers
the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to
glide over one another. It also absorbs energy from the
shock of physical movement.
In osteoarthritis, the surface layer of cartilage breaks down
and wears away. This allows bones under the cartilage to
rub together, causing pain, swelling, and loss of motion
of the joint. Over time, the joint may lose its normal
shape. Also, bone spurs--small growths called
osteophytes--may grow on the edges of the joint. Bits of bone
or cartilage can break off and float inside the joint
space. This causes more pain and damage.
People with osteoarthritis usually have joint pain and limited
movement. Unlike some other forms of arthritis,
osteoarthritis affects only joints and not internal organs.
For example, rheumatoid arthritis, the second most common
form of arthritis, affects other parts of the body besides
the joints. It begins at a younger age than osteoarthritis and
causes swelling and redness in joints, and may make people feel
sick, tired, and (uncommonly) feverish.
Who Has
Osteoarthritis?
More than 7 million adults in the UK (15% of the population)
have long-term health problems due to arthritis and related
conditions. Almost 9 million people in the UK (19% of the
population) visited their GP in the past year with arthritis
and related conditions More than 2 million people visited their
GP in the past year because of
osteoarthritis........................................
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