Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest form of arthritis. It is often described as “wear and tear” in the joint. It can cause pain and stiffness in joints, and occasionally swelling or deformity. It is not to be confused with osteoporosis which is a completely different condition where there is thinning of the bones. (There is a separate information page on Osteoporosis)
- What is happening in OA?
- How is the diagnosis made?
- Which joints are affected in OA?
- What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis?
- What is the outlook for patients with OA?
- What can I do to help myself?
- Osteoarthritis support groups
- How is the diagnosis made?
Click on the picture to link to the ARC booklet which will tell you much more about osteoarthritis.
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