Osteoarthritis (OA) or wear-and-tear arthritis or also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis, people every countries are affecting by OA.
Osteoarthritis affects about 8 million people in the United Kingdom and nearly 27 million people in the United States. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and sometimes an effusion. It can damage joints in your body, the most affects joints in your hands, neck, lower back, knees and hips.
Osteoarthritis gradually worsens with time, and no cure exists. But osteoarthritis treatments can slow the progression of the disease, relieve pain and improve joint function. Osteoarthritis treatment generally involves a combination of exercise, lifestyle modification, and analgesics. If pain becomes debilitating, joint replacement surgery may be used to improve the quality of life.
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