Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and is the most common joint disorder in the United States. Approximately 10% of men and 13% of women aged 60 or older suffer from symptomatic knee OA. Knees with OA undergo pathological changes including loss of cartilage, formation of bone spurs, inflammation of the tissue lining the joint, thickening of the joint capsule, and degeneration of the ligaments and menisci. Severity of OA is often graded on X-ray based on the amount visible … [Read more...] about How to Manage Knee Osteoarthritis