1. By: Loren Ugheoke

2.  Osteoarthritis ◦ Common ◦ Cartilage  Rheumatoid arthritis ◦ Inflammation of Synovial Membrane

3.  Causes ◦ Cartilage Deteriorates ◦ Frictionless Joint Movement ◦ Becomes Rough  Risk ◦ Old age ◦ Gender ◦ Obesity ◦ Diabetes http://kneecenters.com/knee- conditions/osteoarthritis/

4.  Causes ◦ Immune System ◦ Synovium ◦ Cartilage and Bone ◦ Genetic  Risk ◦ Family ◦ Age ◦ Gender http://www.medical- artist.com/rheumatoid-arthritis- illustrations.html

5.  Rheumatoid Arthritis ◦ Osteoporosis ◦ Lung Disease ◦ Heart Problems  Osteoarthritis ◦ Joint Replacement ◦ Work http://www.medicinenet.com/image- collection/lung_cancer_picture/picture. htm

6.  Osteoarthritis ◦ Anti-inflammatory drugs ◦ Therapy ◦ Joint Replacement  Rheumatoid arthritis ◦ Joint Fusion ◦ Anti – inflammatory drugs ◦ Steroids http://www.kneecareindia.com/

7.  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/rheumatoid- arthritis/basics/treatment/con-20014868 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/rheumatoid- arthritis/basics/treatment/con-20014868  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/osteoarthritis/basics/complication s/con-20014749 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/osteoarthritis/basics/complication s/con-20014749  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/arthritis/basics/treatment/con- 20034095 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/arthritis/basics/treatment/con- 20034095