OSTEOARTHRITIS

BY ADAM, RACHAEL, SLOAN

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) also known

as degenerative arthritis or
degenerative joint disease or
osteoarthrosis, is a group of
mechanical abnormalities

involving degradation
of joints,
Symptoms
may include
including
articular
cartilage and
joint
pain,
tenderness,
subchondral bone
stiffness,
locking, and
sometimes an effusion

How does Osteoarthritis Happen

Hereditary

Developmental

Metabolic

Mechanical Deficits

The Actual Cause...

initiate processes leading to loss of cartilage.

When bone surfaces become less well
protected by cartilage, bone may be exposed
and damaged.

Are There Any Cures?

Well yes

If pain becomes
debilitating, joint
replacement surgery
may be used

And no.

Generally you can

only treat it
Treatment generally
involves a
combination of
exercise, lifestyle
modification, and
analgesics

The Scariest Part About It

OA is the most common form of arthritis,

and the leading cause of chronic disability
in the United States. It affects about 8
million people in the United Kingdom and
nearly 27 million people in the United
States

So Maybe I Lied...

Whats Worse

50 million people are affected with arthritis. It is

estimated that 1 in 2 people will get
symptomatic knee OA in their lifetime. It is
estimated that 1 in 2 people will get some form
of OA in their lifetime.

Sorry Ladies!

Men under age 55 are more likely to have OA than

women in the same age range. After age 55,

however, women are more commonly affected.

Overall, more women have osteoarthritis than men.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Dorland's Medical Dictionary
Conaghan P. "Osteoarthritis National clinical guideline for care and

management in adults"
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Arthritis Foundation
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