osteoarthritis

(noun)

A form of arthritis affecting mainly older people, caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints leading to pain and stiffness.

Related Terms

  • fibromyalgia
  • osteoporosis

Examples of osteoarthritis in the following topics:

  • Joints and Aging

    • Aging is a common cause of chronic joint pain, as wear and tear from years of use results in inflammation and osteoarthritis.
    • Analysis of skeletal material from archaeological sites has shown that an individual's primary activities can be deduced from development of osteoarthritis.
    • Joint pain occurs in all age groups, but becomes more common with age as wear and tear on the joints from years of use results in inflammation and osteoarthritis.
    • In cases of severe osteoarthritis, surgical joint replacement is often recommended.
    • X-ray image of osteoarthritis of the big toe.
  • Bone and Joint Disorders

    • The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is associated with aging and “wear and tear” of the articular cartilage.
    • Risk factors that may lead to osteoarthritis later in life include injury to a joint; jobs that involve physical labor; sports with running, twisting, or throwing actions; and being overweight.
    • There is no cure for osteoarthritis, but several treatments (surgery, lifestyle changes, medications) can help alleviate the pain.
    • Describe the causes and treatments for gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatism and Arthritis

    • The most common form, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age.
    • Severe osteoarthritis and osteopenia of the carpal joint and first carpometacarpal joint.
  • Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome

    • Secondary causes of PF Syndrome are fractures, internal knee derangement, osteoarthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.
  • Muscular Atrophy

  • Arthroplasty

    • For example, a hip joint that is affected by osteoarthritis may be replaced entirely (total hip arthroplasty) with a prosthetic hip.
  • Running Injuries

    • Recent studies have shown that runners do not have more osteoarthritis than people who do not run.
  • Modes of Persuasion: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

    • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) website states that, "Results from a number of studies suggest that acupuncture may help ease types of pain that are often chronic such as low-back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis/knee pain.
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