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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that can provoke pain, inflammation and swelling within the knee and hip joints. It can also affect other joints within the body.

In a healthy joint, cartilage covers and protects bones from friction. Without the cartilage to protect the bones, they can rub together causing pain and immobility.

There are many contributory factors to osteoarthritis. These include:

• Aging
• Obesity
• Damage to joints through injury
• Lifestyle issues
• Hereditary factors

Talk to your doctor

There are many different types of arthritis, so osteoarthritis should always be diagnosed by a doctor.

Your diagnosis may involve an examination of the affected joint and an assessment of your symptoms.

An x-ray may also be required to assess the severity of your arthritis.

Managing your arthritis pain

There are many ways of treating the symptoms of osteoarthritis. These include:

• Exercise, weight loss and lifestyle changes
• Over-the-counter pain-killers
• HA viscosupplement injection
• Prescribed medication
• Surgery

> Anatomy of the Knee