Degenerative Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease. The cartilage,especially during the later part of the day. Certain
which is a protein that cushions the joints, faces anpatients become greatly enfeebled due to pain, while in
eventual loss, causing this disease. There are moreother cases there might be a greater case of
than 100 types of arthritic conditions but degenerativedegeneration of bones without as much pain.
arthritis is by far the most common. The spine, feet,X-ray is the most important method for the diagnosis
hands and other areas that bear the load of the bodyof osteoarthritis. An x-ray is always followed by blood
like the knees and the hips are most affected by thistests to find out if the condition is the consequence of
condition.any other disease. According to the x-ray reports, a
When the cause of arthritis is not known it is calleddecision regarding surgery is taken. Other effective
primary arthritis, like erosive osteoarthritis, and after themeans of diagnosis are arthrocentesis and
cause is known it is called as secondary arthritis. Thearthroscopy. Arthrocentesis involves the extraction of
common example of which would be traumatic orfluid from the joint for analysis. It also helps relieve
post-traumatic arthritis.inflammation, pain and swelling. In arthroscopy, a
Primary osteoarthritis is mostly caused due to aging.viewing tube is inserted into the joint space by the
Secondary osteoarthritis on the other hand, maybedoctors.
caused due to another disease or condition. Obesity,Avoiding exerting activities and reduction of weight are
diabetes, gout, repeated surgery or trauma may causethe only two ways that can slow down the process
this condition. The disease does not affect any organof cartilage degeneration, besides the use of
of the body other than the affected joints. The mainmedication and surgery.
symptom of the disease is constant pain in the joint,