What are the causes of osteoarthritis?
Common causes of osteoarthritis are: Wear-and-tear of cartilage due to prolonged use of the joint (this is the commonest cause of osteoarthritis); Defect in quality of the cartilage such as in a disease called pseudogout; Defect in alignment of the articulating surfaces; Loose structures inside the joint such as a loose cover of the meniscus; Old injury; and Previous infection. Excess Weight is one of the main causes of osteoarthritis. Excess weight puts extra stress on the weight-bearing joints, especially the knees and hips and quickens the wear-and-tear of the cartilage. If you already have osteoarthritis, losing weight may reduce stress on your joints. Symptoms • Aching pain, stiffness and swelling of the joints. • Stiffness aggravates after rest and ameliorates by moderate movement. • Extensive movement of the joint worsens the condition. • Most people with osteoarthritis in knee joint complain of pain and/or creaking sound in the knee. Traditional treatment Osteoarthritis is not
