Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is associated with the aging process and can affect any joint. The cartilage of the affected joint is gradually worn down, eventually causing bone to rub against bone. Bony spurs develop on the unprotected bones causing pain and inflammation.
Review Date: 01/10/2009
Reviewed By: Ariel D. Teitel, MD, MBA, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, St.
Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by Verimed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.











