OSTEOARTHRITIS

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TYPES OF OSTEO ARTHRITIS

Primary : More generalized osteoarthritis that affects the fingers, thumbs, spine, hips, and knees.

Secondary : Osteoarthritis that occurs after injury or inflammation in a joint

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HIP OSTEO ARTHRITIS

Degenerative joint disease involves cartilage of the hipand inflammation of the soft tissue linings.

Osteoarthritis may be diagnosed by your history andphysical examination or by an X-ray. An X-ray may not

be helpful since early stages of arthritis may not beseen on X-ray while moderate to advanced stages of

arthritis are recognizable on physical exam.

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KNEE OSTEO ARTHRITIS

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronicjoint pain condition of the knee. Deteriorationof this joint can have a significant impact onactivity. X-rays alone are not an indication

that surgery must be done. The main problemconnected with knee arthritis is deterioration

of cartilage.

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ANKLE OSTEO ARTHRITIS

As you age, your chance of increasing osteoarthritis,which is caused by wear and tear, increases. The joint

damage connected with osteoarthritis causesswelling, pain, and deformity. Here is information

about how osteoarthritis affects the foot and ankleand information you can use to help you manage this

unbearable condition.

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OSTEO ARTHRITIS TREATMENTS

Exercise. Weight control.Rest and joint care.Nondrug pain relief techniques to control pain.Medicines.Complementary and alternative therapies.Surgery.

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