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Health Encyclopedia: Osteoarthritis Introduction
- Osteoarthritis - Introduction
- Highlights
- Causes of Osteoarthritis
- Symptoms
- Conditions with Similar Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
Introduction
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Scientists now believe osteoarthritis results from a combination of genetic abnormalities and joint injuries. In this disorder, an affected joint experiences a progressive loss of cartilage, the slippery material that cushions the ends of bones.
Expert & Community Posts
Go Ahead and Jump… or At Least Run
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Ask the Expert: The Relation Between Arthritis, Hepatitis C and Fibromyalgia
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Health Guide
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Risk Factors
...may have a common cause. In some cases, they may simply often coexist because of other risk factors:Osteoarthritis. About 72% of patients with RLS also have osteoarthritis.Varicose veins occur in... Read more »Scoliosis: Causes
...congenital disorder (birth defect) in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. In severe cases, this can result in the spinal cord and its covering membranes protruding out... Read more »Health Risks of Smoking
...than average rates of Crohn's disease. Smokers with Crohn's disease who quit are said to have less severe symptoms. Click the icon to see an image of inflammatory bowel disease.Peptic Ulcers.... Read more »Osteoporosis: Treatment
...Rheumatism. Exercise and weight loss are the two most important lifestyle changes for patients with osteoarthritis.SeleniumPeople who do not get enough selenium in their diet may be at increased... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
...sleeping on a bad mattress to the serious afflictions associated with cancer can mirror symptoms of osteoarthritis. Other problems that can cause aches and pains in the joints include physical... Read more »Images
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FDA approves wider use of Orencia
August 31, 2009The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a labeling change for the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug Orencia. The label now allows use... Read summary »
Expert: 'Turf toe' could become arthritis
October 03, 2008A reporter talks to foot and ankle specialist Dr. David S. Levine about a form of degenerative arthritis known as hallux rigidus. This condition... Read summary »
Pain Isn?t Just a Symptom of Arthritis
January 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain is often thought to be a debilitating symptom of osteoarthritis. But new research suggests pain is more than a symptom,... Read summary »
Knee Patients Take a Stand
July 16, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) For most people, standing up from a sitting position no problem. But for people with severe knee pain, it's a major effort, and... Read summary »
Exercise a Wash for Knee Pain
April 04, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don't blame your knee pain on exercise. Physical activity neither hurts nor helps when it comes to knee osteoarthritis (OA),... Read summary »
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