Osteoarthritis By: Megan Rogers

What is it? “wear-and-tear” arthritis affects joints in: hips knees lower back hands neck

Symptoms Pain Stiffness No flexibility Grating sensation Bone spurs

How does this happen? Cartilage deteriorates over time and you are left with bone on bone. Occurs most often in the knee.

Is treatment possible? Osteoarthritis worsens over time, BUT you can have joint replacement surgery take acetaminophen anti-inflammatory drugs (Aleve, Tylenol) therapy- physical/occupational cortisone shots Lubrication injection osteotomy (realigning bones)

What’s it look like?

Let’s take a look at how it happens! -6rI

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