Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the degeneration of the joints in which the protective cartilage that makes up the joints wears down with time. It is the most common form of arthritis. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.

OA is typically treated with lifestyle changes, exercise, NSAIDs to reduce inflammation and pain, and surgery as a last option.
  • Symptoms
  • Joint pain

    • Occurs or worsens when joint is used or stressed

    • Recurrent

    • At hip

    • In fingers

    • Both sides of the body

    • Knees

    • At wrist, Shoulder pain that doesn't radiate, Elbows

    • Improved with rest

    common

    Popping sound at joints

    • At knee during movement

    • At fingers during regular movement

    common

    Enlarged knee joint

    • In both knees

    common

    Back pain

    • Radiates to the buttocks, Radiates to the thighs, Radiates to the groin

    • Occurs or worsens with forward bending or axial loading

    Trouble walking

    Difficulty moving toes

    • Recurrent

    • Occurs or is worse in the morning

    • Less than 30 minutes, More than 30 minutes

    or Difficulty moving fingers

    • Recurrent

    • Occurs or is worse in the morning

    • Less than 30 minutes, More than 30 minutes

    Enlarged fingers

    • In both hands

    • Last two joints of the fingers

    or Enlarged toes

    • In big toe

    • In both feet

    Toes arthralgia

    • Recurrent

    • Improve with rest, Occurs or worsens when joint is used or stressed

    • Both toes

    Large bases of the big toes

    Difficulty moving hip

    • Occurs or is worse in the morning

    • Recurrent

    • Less than 30 minutes, More than 30 minutes

    Pain in ankle region without achilles tendon

    • Recurrent

    • In both ankles

    • Occurs or worsens when joint is used or stressed, Improved with rest

  • Risk factors
  • Overweight or obese

    Previous joint trauma

    Heavy lifting

    Amyloidosis

    Family history of osteoarthritis

    High concentration of parathyroid hormone

  • Treatment
  • Here are simple ways you can ease osteoarthritis symptoms on your own, at home: 1-Stay active. 2-Eat a balanced diet. 3-Lose weight. 4-Sleep well. 5-Use hot or cold packs. 6-Keep pain under control. 7-Talk to your doctor about supplements and complementary medicine. 8-Try splints, braces, and other aids.
  • Recommended specialist
  • If you have Osteoarthritis, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is highly recommended.

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