Term:
Osteoarthritis
Description:
Most common form of arthritis, occuring mostly in the elderly, characterized by degenerative changes in the joints.
The cause is unknown but may involve many factors, sometimes aggravated by stress.
Symptoms:
Symptoms of pain after exercise or use, joint stiffness, and swelling develop, causing more disability when they affect the hip, spine, or knee.
Treatment:
Includes rest, heat, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs, injection of corticosteroids into the joint areas and, if severe, surgery.
*You should always seek a professional physician's
advice before trying to administer any type of treatment.
Picture:
No picture available.
Please contact our Physician Referral Service
at (702) 383-1904.
* All material provided in the UMC website,
or it's related web pages, is provided for educational purposes
only. Consult your own physician, or visit a UMC Primary
Care, regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations
with respect to your symptoms or medical condition.
