{"id":1097,"date":"2017-09-28T10:01:07","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T10:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2023-04-20T05:51:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T05:51:43","slug":"osteoarthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/orthopedics\/osteoarthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Osteoarthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"

This condition, also called degenerative joint disease, affects the joints and occurs, usually, in knees, hips, lower back<\/a> and neck, small joints of the fingers and the bases of the thumb and big toe.<\/p>\n

Cartilage that cushions the ends of the bone breaks down, causing pain. Over time, bones break down and develop growths called spurs. Sometimes, small pieces of bone or cartilage chip off and cause inflammation in the tissues surrounding them. In severe cases, cartilage completely wears down and bones rub against one another causing severe pain.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of osteoarthritis<\/h2>\n

Chronic pain \u2013 when walking, moving from sitting to standing
\nStiffness \u2013 especially when you wake up
\nTenderness \u2013 caused by inflammation
\nLimited movement \u2013 may not be able to move joint fully
\nGrating sensation \u2013 when bone rubs against bone
\nBone spurs \u2013 bulging hard lumps near joints<\/p>\n

Causes of osteoarthritis<\/h2>\n

Genetics \u2013 Osteoarthritis<\/a> is thought to run in families
\nAge \u2013 As a person grows older, cartilage deteriorates with use over time
\nSex \u2013 It occurs more often in women than men
\nRepetitive activity \u2013 May happen earlier for people whose job requires doing the same activity continuously for a long time
\nObesity \u2013 People who are heavier put more stress on their joints, wearing down the cartilage
\nJoint injuries \u2013 People who play sports are more prone to it. It can also be caused by trauma to the joints in an accident
\nBone deformities \u2013 People who have malformed bones may be prone to it<\/p>\n

Treatment for osteoarthritis<\/h2>\n

The usual course is to manage the disease as long as possible by lifestyle changes and non invasive methods:-
\n\u2022 Losing weight
\n\u2022 Healthy lifestyle
\n\u2022 Pain medication
\n\u2022 Physiotherapy<\/p>\n

When to consider joint replacement surgery?<\/h2>\n

If the illness reaches a point where these non invasive remedies don\u2019t work, your doctor may suggest a joint replacement surgery<\/a> for the affected area. This option will offer you full mobility once more and you can live a better quality of life after the surgery.<\/p>\n

Also Read: Osteoarthritis – Age Related Disorder<\/a><\/div>\n

Genetics<\/strong> – Osteoarthritis<\/a> is thought to run in families<\/p>\n

Physiotherapy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If the illness reaches a point where these non invasive remedies don\u2019t work, your doctor may suggest a joint replacement surgery<\/a> for the affected area. This option will offer you full mobility once more and you can live a better quality of life after the surgery.<\/p>\n

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