Osteoarthritis Learning Center
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. |
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Symptoms
The symptoms of osteoarthritis include: Deep aching joint pain that gets worse after exercise or putting weight on it...
Causes
Most of the time, the cause of OA is unknown. It is mainly related to aging, but metabolic, genetic, chemical, and me...
Tests
A physical exam can show: Grating of a joint with motion; Joint swelling; Limited range of motion; Tenderness. An x-r...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to: Increase the strength of the joints; Maintain or improve joint movement; Reduce the di...
Drugs
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disorder of the joints caused by gradual loss of cartilage that may result in th...
Complications
Adverse reactions to drugs used for treatment; Decreased ability to perform everyday activities, such as personal hyg...
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