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What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a conditions that aect your joints. The most common type is osteoarthritis. When the normally smooth and slippery cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones gradually breaks down leads to wear and tear arthritis.
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Other common types of arthritis include:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Posttraumatic Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Gout
- Lupus
Arthritis can aect any joint in your body, causing pain, stiness, and swelling that limits your normal range movement. Osteoarthritis most often aects large, weight-bearing joints like your
What causes arthritis?
- Osteoarthritis usually develops over several years as a result of an injury, overuse, or normal cartilage degeneration that occurs with advancing age.
- Factors increase chance of being obese, having a family history of arthritis, and repeated joint injuries.
What are the symptoms of arthritis?
Mild to completely disabling, depending on the type and severity of your condition.
Common symptoms of arthritis include:
Common symptoms of arthritis include:
- Joint pain that worsens with vigorous activity
- Stiness that makes it dicult to move the joint
- A locking sensation or grinding noise that occurs with movement
- Decreased range of motion
- Arthritis in the knee or hip can make it dicult or impossible to perform everyday activities, like walking and climbing stairs.
How is arthritis treated?
Doctor reviews your medical history and performs a physical exam. He may take tests, like an Xray, to determine the extent of your arthritis. He then develops a personalized treatment plan.
Arthritis treatment begins with nonsurgical methods, like medication and physical therapy. If conservative treatment fails to relieve your pain after several months, you may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery.
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
