What is the difference between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis?
Osteoarthritis (or degenerative joint disease) is a noninflammatory condition, commonplace in adults, which is derived from loss of cartilage with subsequent remodeling and overgrowth of adjacent bone. By contrast, osteoporosis is a metabolic condition characterized by loss of trabecular bone leading to increased fragility and a propensity to fracture.
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Osteoporosis: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
OsteoarthritisOsteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that typically affects joints in the knees, hip, hand, feet, and spine. It is the most... Read more »
Osteoporosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones characterized by a decrease in bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone... Read more »
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Osteoarthritis: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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