Introducing

OSTEOARTHRITIS
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 WHAT IS OSTEOATHRITIS ?
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a
common type of arthritis affecting joints. It occurs when
cartilage in joints wears away, causing bones to rub against
each other. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but is most
common in the hands, knees, hips, neck, and lower back.
 WHAT IS OSTEOATHRITIS ?
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is
a common type of arthritis affecting joints. It occurs when
cartilage in joints wears away, causing bones to rub against
each other. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but is most
common in the hands, knees, hips, neck, and lower back.
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Osteoarthritis is very common. Experts estimate that
more than 80% of adults older than 55 have
osteoarthritis, even if some of them never
experience symptoms.
Around 60% of people with osteoarthritis have
symptoms they can notice or feel.
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 Types of osteoarthritis
• Primary osteoarthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis that
develops in your joints over time. Experts think it’s usually caused by
normal wear and tear of using your joints throughout your life.

• SECONDARY OSTEOARTHRITIS HAPPENS WHEN SOMETHING

DIRECTLY DAMAGES ONE OF YOUR JOINTS ENOUGH TO
CAUSE OSTEOARTHRITIS. INJURIES AND TRAUMAS ARE
COMMON CAUSES OF SECONDARY OSTEOARTHRITIS. OTHER
TYPES OF ARTHRITIS CAN DAMAGE THE CARTILAGE IN YOUR
JOINTS ENOUGH TO CAUSE OSTEOARTHRITIS, TOO.
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Experts aren’t sure what causes osteoarthritis. Primary osteoarthritis usually
develops slowly as you age. As you get older, normal wear and tear on your joints
might contribute to their cartilage breaking down. Anything that directly damages
your joints can also cause osteoarthritis, including:

• Sports injuries.
• Falls.
• Car accidents.
• Health conditions that affect your joints, like
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or joint hypermobility syndrome.
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Experts aren’t sure what causes osteoarthritis. Primary osteoarthritis usually
develops slowly as you age. As you get older, normal wear and tear on your joints
might contribute to their cartilage breaking down. Anything that directly damages
your joints can also cause osteoarthritis, including:

• Other forms of arthritis (specifically inflammatory arthritis) can cause

osteoarthritis, including:
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Gout.
• Psoriatic arthritis
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• Anyone can develop osteoarthritis. Adults older than 55 and people who are in
postmenopause are more likely to develop osteoarthritis.
People with certain health conditions are more likely to experience osteoarthritis,
including:
• Obesity (having a body mass index, or BMI, greater than 30) or overweight
(having a BMI over 25).
• Diabetes.
• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia).
• Some autoimmune diseases that affect your joints.
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The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
• Pain in a joint (especially when you’re moving it).
• Stiffness.
• Swelling near a joint.
• A decreased range of motion (how far you can move a joint).
• Feeling like a joint isn’t as strong or stable as it usually is.
• A joint looking noticeably different than it used to (joint
deformity).
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 First Line Treatment
Osteoarthritis can be treated with various treatments, including
medication, exercise, supportive devices, heat and cold therapies,
dietary supplements, and surgery. Over-the-counter pain relievers can
reduce inflammation, while low-impact activities like swimming and
weight training can strengthen muscles. Supportive devices like shoe
inserts and braces can stabilize joints, while heat and cold therapies can
relieve pain. Complementary therapies like acupuncture, massage,
meditation, and dietary supplements may also be used. Surgery may be
recommended for severe symptoms and joint replacement.
 PREVENTION
The best way to prevent osteoarthritis is to maintain good
overall health, including:
• Avoiding tobacco products.
• Doing low-impact exercise.
• Following a diet plan that’s healthy for you.
• Always wearing your seatbelt.
• Wearing proper protective equipment for any activity, sport
or work you’re doing.
• Visiting a healthcare provider for regular checkups and as
soon as you notice any changes in your joints.
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