All About Osteoarthritis

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DR. SUNIL RAJAN
Head of Department Apollo Institute of
Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals, Indore M.S
Orthopedics, Specialization Joint Replacement
Surgery
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All About Osteoarthritis
Millions of individuals worldwide suffer
from osteoarthritis, the most prevalent type of
arthritis. When the cartilage that covers and
cushions the ends of bones deteriorates, these
results.
Although any joint is vulnerable to
osteoarthritis damage, the hands, knees, hips,
and spine are especially susceptible.
The joint damage caused by osteoarthritis can't
be undone, but the symptoms can often be
controlled. The disease's course can be slowed,
and pain and joint function can be improved by
keeping active, maintaining a healthy weight, and
obtaining certain therapies.
Symptoms
As time passes, osteoarthritis symptoms tend to
worsen. Osteoarthritis manifests itself through
the following signs and symptoms
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• Pain. Pain in the affected joints may be felt
  either during moving or subsequently.
• Stiffness. Morning or post-inactivity stiffness
  maybe when you will notice your joints the most.
• Tenderness. Light pressure on or around the
  affected joint may cause discomfort.
• Decreased adaptability. Sometimes, you may be
  limited in how far you can bend a joint.
• Unpleasant grating sound or feeling. If you use
  the joint, you may get a grating sensation and
  hear popping or crackling.
• Spurs of bone. These bony outgrowths can manifest
  as hard nodules near the afflicted joint.
• Swelling. Inflammation of the surrounding soft
  tissues could be to blame.

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What KOsteoarthritisinds of People Get?
Osteoarthritis can affect anyone anytime, but it
is more frequent in older adults. After the age
of 40, women have a higher risk than men of
developing osteoarthritis. Menopause is a common
time of onset for this condition in females.
While osteoarthritis is more common in older
adults, it can sometimes affect younger people.

• Damage to the joint.
• Abnormal anatomy of the joints.
• Defective joint cartilage is inherited.

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Osteoarthritis's Root Cause
Damage to or a structural alteration of the
cartilage and other joint tissues leads to
osteoarthritis. Joint wear and tear are not the
cause of this problem. Instead, the breakdown can
be triggered by tissue changes, which normally
occur slowly over time.
There are risk factors that have been linked to
increased incidence of this condition, and they
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• Ageing.
• Having a weight problem, especially obesity.
• Previous joint trauma or surgical intervention.
• Wear and tear on the joint due to overuse.
• Defective formation of the joints.
• Osteoarthritis runs in the family.

Chronic pain is a common symptom of
osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that
worsens with time. When joint pain and stiffness
grow severe, normal activities become
challenging. The discomfort and incapacity
brought on by osteoarthritis often lead to
feelings of depression and disrupted sleep.
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How does a doctor determine if someone has OA?
Symptoms, a physical exam, X-rays, and laboratory
tests all play a role in an OA diagnosis. If
there is any doubt about the diagnosis,
consulting a rheumatologist, a specialist
specialising in arthritis and associated
disorders, can be helpful.
How can OA be managed?
Since a solution for OA has not been found,
clinicians typically employ a multipronged
approach to alleviating symptoms.
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• Taking more exercise is a good idea.
• Therapies that use exercise to build muscle are
  called "physical."
• Diminishing Body Mass
• Medications, such as prescription drugs and
  over-the-counter pain relievers
• Crutches, canes, and other aids for mobility
• Surgery (if other treatment options have not been
  effective) (if other treatment options have not
  been effective)

Self-management measures can help patients with
OA feel more in control of their condition while
they undergo these therapies. By reducing pain
and disability, these methods allow persons with
osteoarthritis to continue participating in the
things that matter to them.
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